Bayer CropScience Limited approved the resignation of Mr. Richard van der Merwe as a Director with effect from November 15, 2018 in its board meeting held on November 14, 2018. The board also approved appointment of Mr. Duraiswami Narain as the Vice Chairman & Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the company with effect from December 1, 2018, subject to the approval of the statutory authorities and shareholders, as applicable. Mr. Duraiswami Narain has more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry, having previously worked for ITC Limited in India as part of its agribusiness start-up team.