Matthew Cleveland, PhD

Senior Director of Global Beef Sustainability and Product Development, ABS Global

Dr. Matthew Cleveland, a geneticist by training, is passionate about using technology and innovation to create a more sustainable food supply. He leads Beef Sustainability and Product Development at ABS Global, a Genus plc company, a world leader in animal genetic improvement. Matthew is responsible for ABS’ overall beef sustainability strategy and, sitting at the interface between science-driven R&D and a customer-focused sales organization, he and his team develop novel products and deliver more profitable and sustainable beef genetics to customers around the world. Matthew has a Ph.D. from Colorado State University, an MBA from the University of Wisconsin, and 17 years in the Genus business working in both PIC and ABS. He currently resides in Wisconsin with his wife Susan and three children.