Dr. Oliver Gernsheimer

Dr. Oliver Gernsheimer serves as the Head of Portfolio & Market Intelligence for the Global Marketing Seeds & Traits division at BASF, a position held since January 2008, where responsibilities include leading the long-term portfolio for the seeds and traits business acquired from Bayer CropScience. Dr. Gernsheimer has extensive experience in various managerial roles within BASF, including leadership of the Seed Treatment business in the US and oversight of multiple operational teams as Managing Director of BASF Agro B.V. Zürich Branch. Additionally, Dr. Gernsheimer's expertise encompasses global strategic marketing in crop protection and seed treatment, as well as collaboration management with strategic partners. Academic credentials include an MBA from ESSEC Business School and Mannheim Business School, and a PhD in Economics from HHL Leipzig Graduate School of Management, highlighting a strong foundation in strategic management and business principles.