Freddie leads the Engineering Biology for Agriculture Team at Rothamsted Research, where she also directs Green Engineering—a UK government–funded strategic programme developing high-value products in crops. She holds a BA in Botany and a DPhil in Plant Biochemistry (University of Oxford).
Freddie has more than 30 years’ experience in the molecular mechanisms that drive plant performance. Freddie’s expertise in plant biology and track record of applying science to agricultural challenges provide valuable Board-level guidance.