Gerhard A.

Gerhard A. leads Bayer’s Food Chain Partnership and BayGAP programs, concentrating on building collaborative initiatives for a sustainable food value chain. Their efforts foster equitable and environmentally friendly practices in agriculture, impacting over 300 initiatives across 44 countries. Gerhard has held various leadership roles within Bayer since 2002, including positions focused on global value chain partnerships and commercial excellence. As of 2025, they serve as President of the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association. Gerhard earned their degree from Cooperative State University Stuttgart in Germany.