Board Chair Penny Pennington Search Update, Leadership Profile and Webpage

August 28, 2024

On behalf of the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, I am pleased to announce that we have officially begun the recruitment phase of our Presidential search. There is no more important role for a Board of Directors than to hire, support, encourage, and share responsibility of leadership with the President. Our Board, in collaboration with the Search Advisory Committee (SAC), will fulfill this responsibility with diligence and rigor. I am privileged to lead the Search Advisory Committee in partnership with our search consultants at WittKieffer.

Today we are launching our Danforth Center Presidential Search website which includes details about the search and the Danforth Center’s Presidential Leadership Profile. This important document will be distributed around the world to spread the word and encourage candidate interest and nominations. The profile was created with significant input from members of the Board of Directors, SAC, and our Danforth Center community members.

As we seek a new President, we invite visionary leaders who are passionate about advancing plant science and committed to making a global impact. If you would like to nominate or suggest someone for the role, please email the WittKieffer team confidentially at DanforthPresident@wittkieffer.com. I would be delighted to hear from you personally should you wish to be in touch directly.

Thank you for your continued support of the Danforth Center as we work together to improve the human condition through plant science and strengthen the St. Louis region as a center of scientific excellence.

Regards,
Penny Pennington
Board Chair