Chitkala Kalidas, Ph.D.
Executive Director Bayer Foundation, Senior Vice President Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) at Bayer AG
Our Leadership & Team
Our team brings together experts in science, social innovation and philanthropy — united by a shared commitment to create lasting impact for people and communities worldwide.
Foundation Leadership
Kyra Constanze Pauly
Managing Director at Bayer Foundation, Vice President Bayer AG
Rodrigo Santos
Executive Director Bayer Foundation - Social Innovation Program, Board of Management Bayer AG and President of Crop Science Division
Stefan Oelrich
Executive Director Bayer Foundation - Science Program, Board of Management Bayer AG and President of Pharmaceuticals
Foundation Team
Rawan Alkurdi
Foundation Office & Program Support
Tatjana Gust
Associate Director Science Programs
Simone Jonek
Foundation Office & Program Lead
Julie Luettgen
Program Manager Science & Education
Jana op den Winkel
Communications & Program Lead
Stefan Wilhelm
Director Social Innovation, Head of Africa & Latin America
Peng Zhong
Director Social Innovation, Head of Asia & Africa
Our Governance
Bayer Foundation is guided by two independent Boards of Trustees, bringing together distinguished experts in science, philanthropy, and social impact. Their strategic oversight helps ensure our work delivers meaningful and lasting impact. Discover our governance structure.