Leverkusen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Passionate R&D leader with a demonstrated track record of working in agriculture industry focusing on product and people development. Worked as Global Head of Pest Management, responsible for developing agro-chemical & biological based pest management portfolio in close co-ordination with world-wide regional and local Field Solutions network. Consistently successful in leading the product pipeline development for pest management portfolio which serves the need of diverse group of farming community ranging from small holder to large scale growers. Contributed to successful design and launch of multiple core and proximity innovation transforming grower’s success and positively impacting business worldwide. Strong organizational and analytical skills, effectively leads and contributes to research projects conducted by multidisciplinary teams including external collaboration partners. Groomed, nurtured, and empowered high performance team driving the customer centric solutions. Equally comfortable working with distinguished individuals and colleagues at various levels and across the globe.
responsible for leading worldwide pest management portfolio development together with high performing team consists of Global Agronomic Solutions Manager (ASM) and Project assistants by coordinating field trials at multi-location in close collaboration with regional & country ASM network. Developed 42 people directly (75 % ASMs and 25 % project assistant) in my current role from diverse geography and mix set of experiences. Continuously served the team by mentoring and coaching under various complex circumstances. Ensuring high standard product development by leveraging the strength of diversified team. Providing various growth opportunity for the team members for their personal and professional development. Driving the transformational imperatives in Field Solutions to gain operational efficiency and enhancing innovation.
responsible for coordinating global, regional and local trials for crop protection pipeline projects including Herbicides, Insecticides, Fungicides and Seed Growth. Driving product portfolio to grow companies´ market share. Leading the group of people responsible for field development. Ensuring high quality field trials responsible for GAP generation. Supporting bio-dossier compilation for registering the product at EU27 level. Implementing new field trial methodologies resulting in high data quality.
responsible for worldwide development of post emergence corn herbicide in major markets of Europe, LATAM, North America. Bringing Tembotrione products to market launch, a leading weed management solution used by the corn growers which has significantly contributed to increased corn production globally.
Breeding & seed multiplication technologies.