By Dean Seal


Bayer has tapped the head of its pharmaceuticals business for the Americas to take over all U.S. operations.

The German pharmaceutical and agricultural giant said Wednesday that Sebastian Guth will retain his leadership over the pharmaceuticals arm for the U.S. and Canada while ascending to the role of president for Bayer U.S.

Oversight of Bayer's pharmaceutical business in Latin America will shift to Heike Prinz, the head of commercial operations for the company's pharmaceutical operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

The leadership shuffles follows the departure of former Bayer U.S. President Patrick Lockwood-Taylor, who left earlier this month to become CEO of Perrigo.


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06-21-23 1038ET