Bayer is making changes to strategic positions in North America.

Bayer is undergoing changes in its organizational structure in North America, with alterations to strategic positions related to research and digital solutions. Among the changes, Tom Eickhoff assumes the position of Vice President and Head of Agribusiness Research and Insights (ARI), after seven years at Climate, a company within the Bayer Crop Science division. Consequently, Kelly Gillespie takes over the role of Chief Scientific Officer, previously held by Eickhoff, focusing on Digital Solutions for Agriculture.

With 19 years of experience in agribusiness, Eickhoff built his career primarily at Bayer and Monsanto. The executive will be based in Saint Louis, Missouri. “I am grateful for the trust placed in me, for the people I will be working with, and for the opportunity to help shape how ARI will support our pipeline and our customers in the future,” he stated.

Kelly Gillespie has been with Bayer for seven years and has experience in areas related to innovation, research and development (R&D), as well as leadership positions such as Vice President of Digital Ecosystem Services and Operations. She will also be based in Saint Louis.

“I am grateful for Tom’s leadership and the global scientific community. What motivates me is transforming data into simple and reliable tools that make decisions in the field clearer. When innovation is integrated into the daily lives of producers and consultants, science delivers its best results. My commitment is to strengthen a culture of collaboration, mentorship, and knowledge sharing to generate real impact for Bayer and its customers,” she stated.