GC Influencers
Most Influential GCs - Global-wide
Scott S. Partridge of Bayer AG
Scott Partridge was appointed as Bayer’s general counsel for the US in 2018, shortly after the Germany-based pharmaceuticals company completed its acquisition of Monsanto for USD63 million. Partridge was formerly the vice president of global strategy at Monsanto, a newly created position which saw him develop a team to oversee the agricultural company’s litigation strategy, competition law issues and regulatory disputes, including launching a bespoke dispute resolution and conflict avoidance model to foster greater collaboration and encourage proactive risk avoidance. His role at Bayer will see him face the considerable challenge of integrating Monsanto into his new employer, while also having an input in a number of legacy product liability suits launched against Monsanto regarding its Roundup herbicide and wider products. Partridge’s career before arriving at Monsanto includes over 25 years in private practice, first at Lemle and Kelleher and then at his own firm Frilot Partridge.