Bayer CropScience appoints Richard van der Merwe as MD

Richard van der Merwe has taken over as the Managing Director & Vice Chairman of Bayer CropScience Ltd from February 1, 2014. In his ealier assignment, Merwe was Chief Executive, President of Bayer Argentina. At the Meeting of the Board of Directors of Bayer CropScience Ltd held in Mumbai on January 30, 2014, announced the appointment of Merwe.
 
In addition, Merwe will be the Bayer Representative for South Asia, based in Mumbai.
 
Merwe succeeds Stephan Gerlich, who will take over new responsibilities as the new Bayer Representative for Mexico. Gerlich has been the Country Head of Bayer in India since 2003.