David L. Broughton
Retired Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Nidus Center

David L. Broughton brought extensive experience in financial and business management to his position as chief operating officer of Nidus Center for Scientific Enterprise for over five years. His responsibilities included commercialization of plant and life science technologies through the implementation of the incubator business plan. He led the internal operations of Nidus Center and supports the clients in such areas as business plan development, strategic planning, coaching and management recruitment.

As Director of Strategic Initiatives for Monsanto, David led a regional group in the development of the Nidus Center concept that has evolved into a world-class business incubator. As the key finance person for a major business unit in Monsanto, he was responsible for all areas of finance and has considerable experience in business reengineering and evaluating business models.

On a regional level, David is involved in initiatives that are focused on creating the infrastructure necessary for entrepreneurial companies to be successful such as very early stage commercialization activity, availability of venture capital and facilities creation. He is very active in The Coalition for Plant and Life Sciences, Technology Gateway, Missouri Venture Forum and Missouri Biotechnology Association.

David did his undergraduate work at the University of Missouri-Columbia. He received executive management training at Harvard University Business School and The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

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