Derek Bartlett
Managing Director
Totara Park,New Zealand
Summary
Experienced business leader with a strong track record of advancing organizational objectives and cultivating a high-performance culture. Demonstrated success in driving strategic growth and improving operational efficiencies in numerous international entities. Adept at fostering team collaboration and adaptability in dynamic and culturally diverse environments. Recognized for fair and inclusive leadership approach. Expertise lies in strategic planning and financial management, ensuring the achievement of long-term goals.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
Elanco NZ
08.2020 - 06.2024
- General management responsibility for Elanco New Zealand legal
- Legal entity turnover of NZ$ 120 million including exports
- 106 FTE
Managing Director
Bayer NZ LTD
08.2016 - 07.2020
- General management responsibility for Bayer New Zealand legal entity (Crop, Animal Health, Pharma, Consumer) and Animal Health business including functional oversight of the local production site and Region International Development Hub (D-RI)
- Entity turnover of NZ$200 million
- 210 FTE
Country Head
11.2012 - 08.2016
- General management responsibility for New Zealand Animal Health business including functional oversight of the local production site and APAC DC
Country Divisional Head AH Benelux
Bayer SA-NV.
04.2010 - 10.2012
- Company Overview: Brussels, Belgium
- General management responsibility for Belgium, Netherlands and Luxembourg
- Brussels, Belgium
Country Group Head AH – South Asia
Bayer Vietnam Ltd.
09.2007 - 03.2010
- Company Overview: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- General management responsibility for Vietnam (including production)
- Regional head for subsidiaries in Thailand, Philippines and India
- FTE 273
- Turnover in 2008 – NZ$ 60 million
- Additional responsibilities: Healthcare Representative for Vietnam and Deputy General Manager for Bayer Vietnam Limited
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Country Division Head, Animal Health
Bayer Vietnam Ltd.
05.2005 - 09.2007
- Company Overview: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- General management responsibility for Vietnam (including production)
- Diverse business with only 20% of turnover coming from Bayer head office products
- FTE 133
- Turnover in 2007 – NZ$ 28 million
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Marketing Manager – Exports, Companion Animals & Livestock ethicals and Retail
Bayer Pty (Ltd).
01.2001 - 01.2005
- Company Overview: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Responsibility for the operating unit in Sub-Saharan Africa (sales, marketing and profitability)
- Successfully managed the closure of the Bayer Animal Health subsidiaries in Kenya and Zimbabwe
- Took over responsibility of FMCG group for Crop Science and Consumer Care after the sale of Baygon
- Responsible for the Companion Animal Business Unit in South Africa
- FTE - 22
- Turnover – NZ$ 25 million
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Marketing Manager – Companion Animal and NT Ethicals
Bayer Pty (Ltd).
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Company Overview: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Responsible for the operating unit in South Africa (sales, marketing and profitability)
- Managed the sales of a range of products in the FMCG and ethical
- FTE – 11
- Turnover – NZ$ 10 million
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Marketing Manager, Environmental Health, and Animal Health (Africa)
Bayer Pty (Ltd).
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Company Overview: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Responsible for the EH operating unit in Africa (sales, marketing and profitability)
- Managed the R&D activities of Bayer in Africa and started the malaria (bednet impregnation) control strategies of Bayer
- Responsible for the CA, LS and Bio operating units in Africa (excl
- South Africa)
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Business Unit Manager – Environmental Health
Bayer Pty (Ltd).
01.1996 - 01.1997
- Company Overview: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Responsible for the EH operating unit in South Africa (sales, marketing and profitability)
- Dealings with professional pest controllers, government authorities, ngo’s, and malaria control specialists
- Successfully got Bayer products included into the malaria control tender for South Africa
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Product Manager – Environmental Health
Bayer AG
01.1994 - 01.1995
- Company Overview: Monheim, Germany
- Responsible for development of marketing strategies and marketing tools for the disinfectant product line
- Monheim, Germany
Country Coordinator – Region Overseas
Bayer AG
01.1992 - 01.1993
- Company Overview: Monheim, Germany
- Responsible for the day to day logistics support, and budget coordination for the South and Central American subsidiaries
- Monheim, Germany
Product Manager – Environmental Health and Companion Animals
Bayer Pty (Ltd)
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Company Overview: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Marketing of EH products to the private, governmental and non-governmental segments
- Marketing of CA products in the FMCG segment
- Developed and launched a range of ethical products to the veterinarians
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Technical Advisor – Environmental Health
Bayer Pty (Ltd)
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Company Overview: Johannesburg, South Africa
- Responsible for the development and registration of Environmental Health products
- Developed training programs for all new Animal Health staff
- Johannesburg, South Africa
Education
B.Sc. Honours - parasitology
University of the Witwatersrand
12.1987
B.Sc. - Zoology and Botany
University of the Witwatersrand
12.1986
Matric - Standard 10 Higher Grade
Marist Brothers College
12.1981
Skills
- MS Office
- SAP
- Business analysis
- Staff management
- Sales and marketing expertise
- Sales management
- Team management
- Cross-functional team coordination
- Training and mentoring
Board Experience
- Board member, AGCARM (now APHANZ), 7
- Board member, Bayer New Zealand Limited, 4
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 02/22/64
- Nationality: New Zealand
Additional
7 years as Board member at AGCARM (now APHANZ)
4 years as Board member for Bayer New Zealand Limited
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Dutch
Professional Working
French
Elementary
Timeline
Managing Director
Elanco NZ
08.2020 - 06.2024
Managing Director
Bayer NZ LTD
08.2016 - 07.2020
Country Head
11.2012 - 08.2016
Country Divisional Head AH Benelux
Bayer SA-NV.
04.2010 - 10.2012
Country Group Head AH – South Asia
Bayer Vietnam Ltd.
09.2007 - 03.2010
Country Division Head, Animal Health
Bayer Vietnam Ltd.
05.2005 - 09.2007
Marketing Manager – Exports, Companion Animals & Livestock ethicals and Retail
Bayer Pty (Ltd).
01.2001 - 01.2005
Marketing Manager – Companion Animal and NT Ethicals
Bayer Pty (Ltd).
01.1999 - 01.2001
Marketing Manager, Environmental Health, and Animal Health (Africa)
Bayer Pty (Ltd).
01.1997 - 01.1999
Business Unit Manager – Environmental Health
Bayer Pty (Ltd).
01.1996 - 01.1997
Product Manager – Environmental Health
Bayer AG
01.1994 - 01.1995
Country Coordinator – Region Overseas
Bayer AG
01.1992 - 01.1993
Product Manager – Environmental Health and Companion Animals
Bayer Pty (Ltd)
01.1991 - 01.1992
Technical Advisor – Environmental Health
Bayer Pty (Ltd)
01.1988 - 01.1991
B.Sc. - Zoology and Botany
University of the Witwatersrand
Matric - Standard 10 Higher Grade
Marist Brothers College
B.Sc. Honours - parasitology
University of the Witwatersrand
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