Arthur Chen is the CEO of Verdi, a company that specializes in climate-proofing crops. He attended The University of British Columbia, but no further information is provided about his degree or field of study. As CEO of Verdi, Chen likely plays a key role in developing solutions that enable crops to survive and thrive under changing climate conditions, which is becoming increasingly important as the effects of climate change continue to impact agriculture worldwide. Beyond this, the summary provides no additional information about Chen's background, accomplishments, or leadership style, and no information is given about Verdi's products or services.