Who We Are

North American Crop Science Leadership Team

Leadership That Stands the Test of Time

Experience means everything when it comes to farming, and much like our crops, it can’t be grown overnight. The Bayer leadership team carries decades upon decades of ag-industry experience, giving us the expertise we need to deliver the best farming solutions out there. Get to know our leadership below. 

Dr. Jacqueline (Jackie) Applegate
President of North America Crop Science
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Chris Turner
Head of U.S. Crop Science
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Antoine Bernet
Head of Canada Crop Science
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Ildem Bozkurt
Ildem Bozkurt
Head of US Strategic Accounts and Licensing
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Sara Brunnquell
Sara Brunnquell
Head of Finance
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John Chambers
Head of North America Regional Market Development
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Kelly Fleming, NA DFS Incubator and Global OBM Lead
Kelly Fleming
Head of DFS Incubator and Global Outcome Based Model Lead
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Lisa Flynn
Head of North American Transformation, Change, and Culture
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Jim Guard
Jim Guard
Head of Global Lawn and Garden
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Peter Happe
Peter Happe
Head of Process Transformation
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Ben Kampelman
Head of North America Communications
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Patrick Lozon
Head of North America Product Supply
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Tom Marvin
Head of North America Regulatory Science
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Jagresh Rana
Head of North America Product Management and Marketing
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Brandon Rinkenberger
Brandon Rinkenberger
Head of Global Customer Experience and Enablement, Digital Farming Solutions
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Curtis Scherder
Curtis Scherder
Head of North America DT/IT
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Gwyn Schramm
Head of North America Human Resources
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Duane Simpson
Head of North America Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability
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Stacey Stater
VP & Associate General Counsel Global Seeds & Traits
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