Kyle Gross

Kyle Gross is the Seeds & Traits Lead for Australia and New Zealand and Home Lead for Marketing ANZ at Bayer Crop Science, where he is responsible for advancing trait and germplasm innovation that helps growers improve productivity and profitability. He serves on the North America & Australia New Zealand (NA ANZ) Leadership Team.

Prior to his current role, Kyle was the Business Unit Lead and Market Development Lead for Bayer Crop Science Canada, overseeing the delivery of seed, crop protection, and digital agriculture solutions. Since joining Bayer in 2003 as a canola breeding agronomist, he has held a range of technical and commercial leadership positions across Canada, the United States, and Australia. His experience spans breeding, supply chain, licensing, project management, market development, marketing, and sales leadership, including leading Bayer’s Canadian sales organization.

Raised on a family farm in western Canada, Kyle developed an early appreciation for agriculture and the challenges facing growers. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science from the University of Saskatchewan. Passionate about innovation, he is committed to helping farmers succeed while fostering a workplace culture of collaboration, inclusion, and high performance across teams.

Kyle is married and the proud father of two teenage children. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new countries, cultures, and cuisines with his family.