Bayer Names New U.S. T&O Leader
Environmental Science, a business unit of the Crop Science division of Bayer, has appointed Will MacMurdo as Head of its U.S. Turf and Ornamentals business.
In this role, MacMurdo will lead strategic planning and commercial operations for the Turf and Ornamentals business, advancing the goal of providing industry-leading solutions and trusted agronomic advice to fuel success for customers in the golf course management, lawn and landscape, and production ornamentals markets.
MacMurdo was most recently director of Environmental Science Canada. With Bayer, he has also held leadership roles with Environmental Science in Australia, France and Canada. Prior to Bayer, MacMurdo held key leadership roles with Aventis and Rhône-Poulenc Canada Inc. MacMurdo holds a Bachelor of Science from Dalhousie University Faculty of Agriculture.
“The opportunity to head up the U.S. Turf and Ornamentals business has always been an aspiration,” said MacMurdo. “My career path over the last 25 years in Canada and Australia has given me the experience to lead a great team here in the U.S. As we maintain and grow our best-in-class innovations, it’s also important we stay focused and committed to serving as a thought leader in our industry. This focus will be critical for us to shape future opportunities.”
To learn more about the Environmental Science business, visit www.backedbybayer.com.