Jim Collins

Jim Collins

Keynote Speaker: President, Industrial Biosciences DuPont

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Jim Collins Biography

James C. Collins, Jr. is senior vice president of DuPont. He has responsibility for Industrial Biosciences, Performance Polymers and Packaging & Industrial Polymers businesses and for leading the company’s renewably sourced initiatives. He joined DuPont in 1984.

He began his career in DuPont Manufacturing and held positions in engineering, supervision and business management at a variety of plant sites. In 1993, he moved to Wilmington, Del., working in the Ag Sales & Marketing Group. He then served in a variety of roles across the globe, supporting the growth of DuPont’s agricultural businesses including the integration of Protein Technologies International (PTI) and Pioneer Hi-Bred International. While living in Hong Kong he led DuPont’s production agriculture businesses to rapidly expand our presence in Asia. From 2004 to 2010, Mr. Collins was responsible for DuPont Crop Protection first as vice president and general manager and then president.

He was appointed vice president for Acquisition & Integration in January 2011 and led the integration of Danisco into DuPont. In May 2011, he was named president for the newly formed DuPont Industrial Biosciences which evolved from the Danisco transaction. He was named to his current position in September 2013.

Mr. Collins studied at Christian Brothers College in Memphis, Tenn., and received his B.S. in Chemical Engineering. He also received his MBA from the University of Delaware in Marketing with a focus on International Business. He has received an honorary American FFA Degree for his efforts to promote Agriculture education with youth in the United States. In 2012, Biofuels Digest named him one of the Most Influential People in Bioenergy.

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  • How do I book Jim Collins to speak at my event?

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  • How much does it cost to book Jim Collins for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Jim Collins, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Jim Collins, 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 Jim Collins speak about?

    Jim Collins is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Environment.
  • Who is the agent for Jim Collins?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Jim Collins 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 Jim Collins 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 Jim Collins 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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