Bayer has appointed Monsanto’s former Vice President of Global Strategy Scott Partridge as its US general counsel. Partridge took up the role at the beginning of October, reporting to Bayer US President Philip Blake. He has replaced Jan Heinemann. Partridge joined Monsanto in 2006 and two years later was appointed to form a team to produce risk mitigation programmes and develop integrated competition and communications plans for the firm. In his new role, Partridge will be responsible for overseeing Bayer’s global strategy across all areas including agriculture, biotechnology, consumer products, food safety, intellectual property, health care, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, energy and water resources.
Bayer has appointed Monsanto’s former Vice President of Global Strategy Scott Partridge as its US general counsel. Partridge took up the role at the beginning of October, reporting to Bayer US President Philip Blake. He has replaced Jan Heinemann. Partridge joined Monsanto in 2006 and two years later was appointed to form a team to produce risk mitigation programmes and develop integrated competition and communications plans for the firm. He also played a lead role in Bayer’s purchase of Monsanto.