James Blome

James Blome

Keynote Speaker: Former President/CEO of Bayer CropScience LP; CEO of Calyxt

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James Blome Biography

James Blome is the CEO of Calyxt, a consumer-centric, food and agriculture focused company.

He was formerly the President & CEO for Bayer CropScience LP and the Head of Crop Protection for the North American region.

He grew up on a family farm in Hubbard, Iowa and is a graduate of Iowa State University.

Jim brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in agriculture. Prior to his current position at at Calyxt, he held executive positions at Bayer CropScience, Valent (Sumitomo Chemical), Agriliance LLC, Agtrol International and Griffin LLC.

Jim is located in the Bayer North American headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. He currently serves on the Executive Board of Directors for CropLife America, the Sponsors Board of Directors for Future Farmers of America, the North Carolina Agricultural Biotechnology Advisory Council, MBA Executive Advisory Council for Iowa State University and as Chairman of the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Foundation Board. Jim is the 2013 recipient of the Henry A. Wallace Award from Iowa State University for outstanding leadership and service to agriculture.

He has two daughters at Ole Miss University and is an avid outdoorsman.

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James Blome is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Science, Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Health and Executive Leadership.

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James Blome generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

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James Blome is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Science, Food & Beverage and Agriculture. The estimated speaking fee range to book James Blome for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $10,000 - $20,000. James Blome generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Sarah Frey, Sarah Schlafly and Jasmine Crowe-Houston. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling James Blome for an upcoming event.

  • How do I book James Blome to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like James Blome for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for James Blome, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for James Blome or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book James Blome for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for James Blome, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book James Blome are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire James Blome, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does James Blome speak about?

    James Blome is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Science, Food & Beverage, Agriculture, Health and Executive Leadership.
  • Where does James Blome travel from?

    James Blome generally travels from Durham, NC, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for James Blome?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like James Blome for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book James Blome for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host James Blome or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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