Tell me the truth, Is this true?....Monsanto executives have been given policy-making positions in Bush, Clinton and Obama administrations.

Expert response from Stephanie Regagnon

Former Director, Sustainable Ag Portfolio Strategy, Monsanto Company

Wednesday, 14/08/2013 15:31

The government has occasionally hired people who formerly worked at Monsanto, just as they’ve hired people from many other companies in our industry.  The government also looks to NGOs (non-governmental organizations) to hire people for positions in public service.  Some critics say this shows a complicated conspiracy by former employers and the government. 

In my experience working for NGOs and corporate entities, I find these theories often disregard that these are experienced and highly skilled individuals, who have likely been well-matched for these positions.  People who choose to do these jobs – public servants who work hard to make things better for all – deserve better than skepticism of their motives.