Bayer Undergoes Executive Leadership Changes – Bayer CropScience has announced several changes to its executive leadership team. Brian Faber will assume the role of commercial lead for North America. Naber succeeds Jackie Applegate, who is retiring after more than 30 years with the company. Malu Nachreiner, who is currently the senior Bayer representative and country division head in Brazil, will succeed Faber as the commercial lead for Bayer in the Asia Pacific. As of February 1, Oliver Rittgen will take over as the new chief financial officer. Rittgen follows Kelly Gast who is retired. Oliver is now the CFO for Bayer's consumer health division. Jessica Christianson assumes the position as head of the Bayer CropScience communications team after leading its sustainability and business stewardship team.