In this role she will lead business strategy, technology development, and technology commercialization efforts for the AgriFoods Market Sector. Battelle's AgriFoods business develops technologies to help the agrochemical and food industries provide safe and nutritious foods and products to meet increasing global demands.

Steginsky, who joined Battelle in 1988 as a researcher in biochemistry, also has worked in several management roles in Agrochemical Product Development.

Steginsky received her bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of the Philippines and her doctorate in biochemistry from Ohio State University. She is a resident of Dublin.

Battelle, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, focuses on technology development and commercialization and product development. With 7,500 employees at more than 60 locations, Battelle develops technologies and products for industry and government. Annual revenues are approximately $1 billion. For more information on Battelle visit Battelle's web site at www.battelle.org, or contact Katy Delaney, Media Relations manager, (614) 424-5544.