Burghard Liebmann

Burghard Liebmann is an experienced leader in the field of agricultural biotechnology, currently serving as the Director of Global R&D Plant Health at FMC Corporation since April 2021, focusing on the development of biological solutions for sustainable agriculture. Prior to this role, Burghard held multiple positions at BASF from January 2004 to March 2021, including Director Global R&D Biologicals, where responsibilities included heading global development of biocontrol solutions for crop protection and leading an international R&D team. Burghard's earlier roles at BASF also encompassed leading mode of action research on fungicides and research in industrial biotechnology. Burghard's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology from Leibniz Universität Hannover, along with a recent certificate in Organizational Leadership from Harvard Business School Online. Additional education includes studies at Technische Universität Darmstadt and The Martin Luther University of Halle-Wittenberg, culminating in a Diplom-Biologe degree.