Joachim Schneider succeeds Douwe Zijp as Nunhems CEO
"With his passion and drive, Douwe has had a significant share in the strong development of our vegetable seed business. We thank him for his excellent service, and wish him all the best for the future," said Mathias Kremer, Head of Strategy and Member of the Executive Committee of Bayer CropScience.
In Joachim Schneider, he is confident to have found a strong successor.
“Joachim is an expert with vast experience in crop protection and seeds. We see the business in good hands with him, and are convinced that he will help continue our success story in vegetables."
Douwe Zijp will work alongside Joachim Schneider for a one month handover period and leaves Bayer per September 30, 2013.
Joachim Schneider studied agricultural engineering at the University of Bonn, Germany, and completed his PhD in plant pathology at the University of Gießen and the University of the South Pacific in West Samoa. In 1984, he started his career in Research and Development at Bayer CropScience. After assignments in Germany, the US, China and the UK, he was nominated to lead Bayer CropScience’s global seeds and traits business in 2006, and assumed the position as Vice President of Strategic Growth & Public Affairs in 2011.
With almost 30 years of experience in agriculture, Joachim Schneider is looking forward to his new challenge.
“I am excited to be back in the Seeds business, and determined to carry on the great work of my predecessor. Innovation in vegetables is our goal, and ongoing specialization and strong partnerships with our customers and business partners will help us deliver on this promise.”
