Tomas Novak is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the agricultural sector, presently serving as the KAM Seed Companies & 3rd Party Manager for Central Europe at Bayer since February 2011. In this role, Tomas has been instrumental in developing and executing a business strategy valued at up to €80 million across multiple regions while leading third-party sales efforts exceeding €20 million in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. Prior to Bayer, Tomas held various key positions at Syngenta Crop Protection, including Head of Marketing for the Czech Republic and Slovakia, and has a strong background in marketing management from Zeneca Agrochemicals and PepsiCo. Tomas holds a PhD in Analytical Chemistry and an MSc in Organic Chemistry from the University of Chemistry and Technology in Prague, complemented by an Executive MBA from INSEAD.