Mr Percy is currently the inaugural Executive Director of the NC Plant Sciences Initiative at North Carolina State University. He has more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural sector, with previous roles as Chief Technology Officer of UPL Ltd and Head of Research and Development for the Crop Science Division of Bayer. In the latter role, he was a member of their Executive Committee with responsibility for internal and open innovation activities in the areas of crop protection chemistry and biologicals, as well as seeds and traits. During his 25-year tenure at Bayer, he also held numerous positions in agricultural research and development. He is member of the sustainability and environment committee and also a member of the innovation committee.
