Bayer (BAYN)

About Bayer (BAYN)


Company Description:

Bayer Aktiengesellschaft, a life science company, engages in the health care and agriculture sectors worldwide. The company operates through three segments: Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health, and Crop Science.

Founded on August 1, 1863, by Friedrich Bayer and Johann Friedrich Weskott in Barmen, now a part of Wuppertal, Germany, Bayer has grown into a global enterprise with a strong focus on innovation and scientific development. Its headquarters is located in Leverkusen, Germany.


Main Product(s):

Bayer's product range includes pharmaceuticals for human and veterinary medicine, consumer healthcare products, agricultural chemicals and biotechnology products, and high-value polymers.


Short History of Bayer Aktiengesellschaft:

August 1863 - Founded by Friedrich Bayer and Johann Friedrich Weskott.

Late 1800s - Developed and marketed Aspirin.

1950s - Expanded into the U.S. market.

2000s - Focused on life sciences with the acquisition of Schering AG.

2018 - Acquired Monsanto, significantly expanding its agricultural business.


Key Executives:

Name Title Pay Exercised Year Born
Mr. Wolfgang U. Nickl CFO & Member of Management Board 2.12M N/A 1969
Mr. Heiko W. J. Schipper Member of Management Board & President of the Consumer Health Division 1.92M N/A 1969
Mr. Stefan Oelrich Head of the Pharmaceuticals Division & Member of the Board of Management 2.08M N/A 1968
Mr. Rodrigo Santos Member of Management Board & President of the Crop Science Division 2.17M N/A 1973
Mr. William N. Anderson Chairman of the Management Board & CEO N/A N/A 1966
Ms. Heike Prinz Chief Talent Officer, Labor Director & Member of Management Board N/A N/A 1965
Dr. Jost Reinhard Head of Investor Relations N/A N/A 1972
Mr. Michael Preuss Head of Communications, Government Relations and Corporate Brand N/A N/A N/A
Mr. Bernd-Peter Bier Head of Group Finance N/A N/A 1967
Mr. Robert LaCaze Executive VP & Head of the Oncology Strategic Business Unit N/A N/A N/A

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