Ellen Kullman named for BIO’s innovation in industrial biotechnology award

In Washington, BIO has named DuPont Chair & CEO Ellen Kullman as the winner of the 2014 George Washington Carver Award for innovation in industrial biotechnology.

“Ellen is always looking for opportunities to apply today’s breaking science to major global challenges where biotechnology can deliver new gains,” said Brent Erickson, executive vice president for BIO’s Industrial & Environmental Section. “BIO is pleased to honor Ellen for her efforts to drive commercialization of industrial biotech processes and renewable, sustainable biobased products. We look forward to future advances in this field from DuPont under her leadership.”

Kullman is the first woman to receive the honor, which has been awarded annually since 2008.

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