Darin Powell is Global IT Digital Leader, Transformation Strategy and Experimentation at Bayer Crop Science. In his current role, he is responsible for conceptualizing, visualizing and executing innovative digital strategies, tools and roadmaps for Bayer Crop Science Product Supply Digital Transformation need. Among other initiatives, he has created, and is executing a cross-functional tool to bring measurability in Digital Maturity, allowing for visibility into the ability of the enterprise to transform in executable and sustainable ways. Throughout the 30 years of Darin Powell’s career, digital transformation and innovation has been a driving force in his work. Acting on this passion, he has conceived of and implemented innovations in every single position he has held in multiple industries. Creating and promoting innovations can be quite different propositions, from small entrepreneurial engagements to major corporations such as Boeing and Bayer. Transitioning from innovator to innovationist requires understanding, strategy, influence and communication.

Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the Life Science fields of health care and agriculture. Our products and services are designed to benefit people and improve their quality of life. At the same time, we aim to create value through innovation, growth and high earning power. Our products help address some of today’s biggest challenges, including global population growth, an aging society and the need to make efficient – and, wherever possible, sustainable – use of natural resources. In line with our mission “Bayer: Science For A Better Life,” we aim to improve people’s quality of life by preventing, alleviating or curing diseases. We also help provide an adequate supply of high-quality food, feed and renewable plant-based raw materials. For these endeavors, we focus on developing and successfully commercializing innovative products and solutions based on scientific knowledge.