Middle East Leadership Team
Philipp-Andreas Schmidt
Head of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability for Bayer in the Middle East
He is responsible for leading Bayer’s public affairs efforts in the region supporting business success across all divisions. He serves as a business partner responsible for reputation management, cultivating strategic relationships, and supporting business expansion in Middle East markets. Philipp-Andreas is also a member of the Middle East Country Leadership Team.
Prior to the current role he led Bayer Crop Sciene’s global public policy efforts focused on the digital transformation of agriculture and Crop Science’s business unit Digital Farming Solutions. His work encompassed key areas such as data policies, artificial intelligence regulation, and precision farming. In addition, Philipp-Andreas represented Bayer in various industry associations at a regional and global level.
With over 12 years at Bayer, he has held several positions across Europe and the United States, including in Brussels. focusing on digital policies and contributing to the EU Green Deal. Prior to joining Bayer, Philipp-Andreas served as a Congressional staffer to a United States Congressman. He holds a degree in Political Science from the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire.