BSc, MSc, PhD
Independent Non-executive Director
Adrian Percy joined the Board on 1 July 2023.
Adrian is currently the inaugural Executive Director of the NC Plant Sciences Initiative at North Carolina State University.
He has more than 30 years of experience in the agricultural sector, with previous roles as Chief Technology Officer of UPL Ltd and Head of Research and Development for the Crop Science Division of Bayer. In the latter role, he was a member of their Executive Committee with responsibility for internal and open innovation activities in the areas of crop protection chemistry and biologicals, as well as seeds and traits. During his 25-year tenure at Bayer, he also held numerous positions in agricultural research and development.
Adrian is a Venture Partner at Finistere Ventures LLC, a technology and life sciences venture capital investor.
Adrian holds a BSc from University of Liverpool, an MSc in Toxicology from University of Birmingham and a PhD in Biochemistry from University of Birmingham.
Other directorships (current and recent):
- Director at BioLumic
- Director at AgPlenus
- Director at FA Bio
- Director at Evogene
Board Committee memberships:
- Member of the Sustainability and Environment Committee
- Member of the Innovation Committee
- Member of the Nomination Committee