Richard Mohan
With over 16 years of experience in the regulatory space, Richard serves as the Regulatory Science Manager for Bayer Crop Science New Zealand, focusing on obtaining and maintaining approvals and registrations from the EPA and ACVM.
Richard’s experience includes 10 years EPA/ERMA, specializing in environmental and human health risk assessment, and 2.5 years at the UK Health Protection Agency, where he honed expertise in chemical human health risk assessment.
In his time with Bayer, he is particularly proud of his work on projects which represent and bring significant advancements for New Zealand agriculture by replacing older chemistry and promoting integrated pest management (IPM) compatibility.
Passionate about providing New Zealand farmers and growers with modern tools to enhance their productivity, he recognizes the vital role that the Bayer team plays in ensuring access to these essential resources. Richards says, “My passion for agriculture stems from its spirit of innovation and the remarkable ability of farmers to adapt to changing weather, customer requirements and regulatory challenges.”
As testament to his passion, Richard was the joint recipient of the APHANZ Outstanding Contribution Award in 2024.
