August 21, 2003

Bayer CropScience announces changes in the management of their BioScience Business group.

Since January 1, 2003 Lykele van der Broek has supported the Bayer BioScience organization, while maintaining his position as CEO of Nunza BV.

As of July 1, 2003 Lykele was appointed Head of the BioScience organization of Bayer CropScience succeeding Julien Verley who left the company. 

Furthermore, since January 1, 2003 Pieter van Kesteren performed the function of Chairman of the Management Board of Nunza BV.  As of July 1, 2003 Pieter has been appointed CEO of Nunza BV, which includes the Sunseeds and Nunhems organizations.

Sunseeds is part of the Nunza BV group of companies, which markets the Nunhems and Sunseeds brands throughout the world. It is a world leader in the development, production and marketing of hybrid vegetable seed.