b'BASF and PowerPollen Collaborate in ResearchHenny Wilpshaar appointed as co-CEO of on Hybrid WheatKeyGene BASF and PowerPollen have signed an agreement toKeyGene announced that as of Sept. 1, 2020, Henny further develop and apply the companys patentedWilpshaar, currently Financial Director at Kennemervis pollen preservation and application technologyGroep, has been appointed as co-CEO of KeyGene. to improve cross-pollination and enhance BASFsWith this appointment, KeyGenes Executive Board has proprietary wheat program. been extended and will now comprise of two co-CEOs who both will be responsible for all company matters. PEOPLE NEWS CISCO Companies Board of Directors NamesBayer Names Sara Boettiger As Head of Global Natalie Markle as next President, CEOPublic Affairs, Science and Sustainability The CISCO Companies announced that NatalieBayer announced that Sara Boettiger will lead the Markle will serve as the next President and CEO ofglobal Crop Science Public Affairs, Science and the company. Markle graduated with a degree inSustainability organization effective Sept. 1, 2020. Business from the Kelley School of Business at IndianaAs a member of the Executive Leadership team for University and began work within CISCO soon after.the Crop Science division, Boettiger will report to the president of the division, Liam Condon. Botanical Solution Inc. (BSI) Appoints Marcus Meadows-Smith to their BoardAmie Thesingh Joins Wilbur-Ellis as Vice Botanical Solution Inc. has appointed MarcusPresident, Corporate Business Development Meadows-Smith to its Board of Directors. Meadows- Wilbur-Ellis announced that Amie Thesingh has joined Smith will advise and support the management teamsthe company as Vice President of Corporate Business current efforts to bring novel biopesticides and a goldDevelopment. In her new role, Thesingh is responsible standard vaccine adjuvant to global markets.for mergers and acquisitions, as well as corporate strategy and development. 88/ SEEDWORLD.COMOCTOBER 2020'