Katrin Burt

Katrin Burt is an accomplished executive director with a diverse background in finance, technology, and agribusiness. Burt studied at prestigious institutions such as the University of Oxford, Duke University, and Cranfield University, where she gained degrees in Mathematics, Business Administration, and Microsystems & Nanotechnology. She has also received a Piano Performance Diploma from London College of Music, which reflects her passion for music.

Burt's extensive professional experience includes being a former Managing Director of Syngenta Ventures, where she led the development and growth of agtech innovation companies globally. She has previously served on the boards of several companies such as TemperPack, Buymie, Farmdrop, and Agworld. Her expertise in technology and finance is reflected in her previous roles as a partner at Intersouth Partners, as well as a strategic planning manager and foreign exchange trader at HSBC.

Burt's passion for technology and agribusiness led her to become an advisory board member for PrecisionHawk, an AI and Drone startup, and an investor in Planet, a satellite imaging company. She was also previously on the boards of numerous innovative technology companies such as Zenoss, Nitronex, SiXiS, and HexaTech.

Overall, Burt's background in technology, finance, and agribusiness make her a highly skilled and experienced executive director. She has many interests, including music, technology, and agtech.