b'Steen Set toLead IPSA andDRIVE THE FUTUREof Independent Seed Company LeadershipSteen says independents should focus on stakeholders.Aimee NielsonIN THE DYNAMICworld of agriculture, Legacy Agripartners CEO Colin Steen has navigated a diverse path. Steens journey through companies like Syngenta Ventures, NK Seeds and Golden Harvest has been marked by a consistent principle: unwaver-ing focus on the farmer and stakeholder relation-ships.Its about never losing sight of who youre serv-ing, he explains, emphasizing the importance of modeling behaviors that underline this focus. When the team sees its vital for me, it becomes a priority for them too.His experiences, ranging from internal stake-holder management at Syngenta Ventures to direct customer engagement at Legacy Agripartners, reveal a versatile approach to leadership. As chair-man of the board at EarthOptics, he adopts a unique PHOTO: MARK BASEL6/ SEEDWORLD.COMJANUARY 2024'