Josh VanDeWalle is the North America Lead of Global Food Chain Partnerships for Bayer Crop Science. He leads strategic relationships with major food processors and grocery retailers to create shared value, earn license to operate, and advance Bayer’s sustainability commitments. Josh supports innovation and advocates for farmer needs in the food value chain. He grew up on a farm in Nebraska and has vast experience working with farmers and agricultural retailers including nearly 12 years at Bayer. Josh holds an MBA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and resides in St. Louis, Missouri with his wife and son.