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Episode 352: Mission-Driven Leadership with Chris Moore

Written by Insights Contributor | Sep 18, 2025 6:00:00 AM

Join us for a dynamic conversation with Chris Moore, the Vice President of Information Technology at United Sugar Producers and Refiners Cooperative. Chris, a veteran in the tech world with a 20-year career, reveals how his experiences, including a life-changing assignment in Singapore, taught him that the most effective leaders are those who truly connect their work to a powerful mission. He shares his invaluable insights on nurturing talent, the importance of mentorship, and how to stay grounded and energized in a demanding role. This episode provides a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and purpose, and Chris makes a compelling case for why every leader's something extra must be a belief in the mission.

Bio:  Chris Moore is the Vice President of IT for United Sugar Producers & Refiners, the leading supplier of domestic U.S. sugar. He began his career as an IT consultant for Accenture and has spent over 20 years in various IT positions in the Agricultural industry. From 2013 - 2015, Chris led IT for Monsanto’s Asia Pacific region and was based in Singapore. He led the IT integration for Bayer’s acquisition of Monsanto in 2018 and the digital transformation of Bayer’s Vegetable Seeds business from 2018 - 2021. As head of Enterprise Architecture for Bayer, he spearheaded the simplification of its IT systems across the Crop and Healthcare divisions. In 2024, Chris joined United Sugar Producers & Refiners to transform its business processes and IT systems. He is currently based in St. Louis, MO, with his wife and two children. In his spare time, he enjoys backpacking, fishing, and biking.

Something Extra: "I would say they they've got to know what the mission is."

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