Bozkurt is New Head of Bayer Professional Pest Management Business

Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has announced Ildem Bozkurt as the new Head of Professional Pest Management (PPM) and Vector Control for the U.S. Chris Pienaar, who formerly held the role, will be elevated into a new position as Global Lead for Transformational Innovation.


RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, has announced Ildem Bozkurt as the new Head of Professional Pest Management (PPM) and Vector Control for the U.S. Chris Pienaar, who formerly held the role, will be elevated into a new position as Global Lead for Transformational Innovation.

Bozkurt, who has experience in the pest industry, has been with the Environmental Science division at Bayer for more than ten years. Most recently, she led at the international level, serving as head of the global specialty actives business. She has been in the life sciences industry for more than twenty years, and brings her strong leadership and business development experience to the professional pest management team.
 
“This is truly a transformative time for Professional Pest Management as we prepare for the next generation of employees and consumers in our industry,” Bozkurt said. “We have an exciting opportunity to bring forward new perspectives and help shape the future of pest management, and I look forward to partnering with our customers to drive their businesses forward and elevate them to even greater success.”
 
Bozkurt will build upon the work of Chris Pienaar, who will take on a new role as Global Lead for Transformational Innovation. He will focus on strategic development across the entire Environmental Science business, including professional pest management.
 
“Ildem is a visionary leader who will work collaboratively to transform our business, and I’m honored to welcome her into this role,” said Pienaar. “By bringing new leaders to the table, we are able to ensure that we continue to innovate and deliver on our mission of creating a Better Life for our customers and their customers for generations to come.”