President/CEO
Bayer CropScience LP

James Blome is the President/CEO for Bayer CropScience and the head of Crop Protection for the North American region. 

Jim grew up on a family farm in Hubbard, Iowa. He graduated from Iowa State University and has completed graduate course work at the University of Northern Iowa, Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania and Kellogg Business School. 

Jim brings more than 25 years of leadership experience in agriculture to Bayer CropScience. He most recently held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer with Valent USA Corp. in Walnut Creek, Calif. He has held management roles at Agriliance LLC, where he was executive vice president of the Coastal Division, and at FMC Corp., Agtrol International, Griffin Corp. and Nufarm Limited.

Jim is located in the North American headquarters in Research Triangle Park, NC. He currently serves as the Vice President for the National Wild Turkey Federation’s Foundation Board, which is committed to conserving habitat for the benefit of all. 

He has two daughters and is an avid outdoorsman.