Aidan Connolly is a unique leader. With over 30 years of experience in the agribusiness sector, his full-circle career includes working on a farm all the way to managerial and executive challenges. He has direct experience with greenfield start-ups, high-growth environments, turnaround issues, and challenging economic environments in a wide range of global political and economic systems. Connolly's leadership experience ranges from strategy to operations to production, as well as developing sales programs and cohesive teams that deliver strong results. While born in Ireland, Connolly has worked in over 100 countries, lived in six, and spoken five languages. He is well-placed to understand the complexities of virtually any environment. He has worked in political associations with state and national governments in the US, China, Europe, and Brazil, and international organizations such as the European Union and the United Nations. Connolly has appeared as a radio and television commentator, often recognized for his knowledge of agribusiness and animal feed industry innovation. He holds positions as an adjunct professor of marketing at the Smurfit Graduate Business School University College Dublin (Ireland), China Agricultural University in Beijing (China), and North Carolina State University (USA). He has published over 30 academic articles and is a regular contributor to social media, where he is particularly active on LinkedIn and X (Twitter). Connolly's education includes a bachelors degree in Bcomm from University College Dublin.