Miller Magazine Issue: 148 April 2022

46 MILLER / APRIL 2022 NEWS The new Idler Switching System automatically adjusts the speed and pressure of husking rollers to ensure a constant optimum pres- sure needed to remove the husk without breaking the kernel. The system also eliminates the need for frequent right-and-left roller re- placement, dramatically reducing operational costs and allowing for the full utilization of rubber rollers. Additionally, built-in sensors can detect worn out rollers, send an alarm notification, and automatically stop the machine. The new model was made more user friendly by incorporating an easy-to-use touch panel control interface. The machine can also be equipped with an optional outlet for immature grains. Users of previous models will continue to enjoy the machine’s easy maintenance and cleaning. The HR10DDF-T paddy husker’s new technology ensures optimum husking efficiency and utility. The machine is sure to save time, effort, and cost. Schulz had been CFO for the Crop Sci- ence division for over a decade and de- cided to leave Bayer for personal reasons after 16 years with the company. Gast is currently CFO for Bayer’s U.S. organization. “Kelly has tremendous experience in finance and a true passion for the agricul- tural sector. She will play a key role in driv- ing our performance and business trans- formation,” said Rodrigo Santos, Member of the Board of Bayer AG and President of the company’s Crop Science division. “We would like to thank Michael for his many years of service to Bayer, and in particu- lar to Crop Science, where he will leave a lasting legacy both in terms of a strong finance team and a very well positioned Crop Science business.” Separately, Sara Boettiger, SVP, Head of Global Sustainability & Public Affairs, shared her wish to leave the organization. During her time with Bayer she has made significant contributions to the Crop Sci- ence division by driving sustainability and public affairs agendas. Bayer will take this opportunity to fur- ther embed sustainability and public en- gagement at the heart of its Crop Science divisional roadmap by combining the sus- tainability and public affairs teams with the strategy team, under the leadership of Frank Terhorst, EVP, Strategy & Sustainabili- ty, effective March 1, 2022. “Our ambition is to create a sustainable future for agriculture that will benefit our customers, as well as society, and I am absolutely convinced that Bayer has an important role to play in help- ing the sector to transform,” said Santos. “The integration of our business strategy with our sustainability agenda under Frank’s leadership will help us to achieve this goal faster and with even more success.” Bayer announces changes in Executive Leadership Team of Crop Science division Bayer announced changes in the leadership team of its Crop Science division, with Kelly Gast assuming the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO) from Michael A. Schulz, effective April 1, 2022. Satake launches new husker in Asia Satake introduces a smarter and more economical paddy husker to the Asian region. The new HR10DDF-T utilizes Satake’s latest patented tech- nology, the Idler Switching System, to minimize operational costs. Husking performance has also been improved compared with previous models.