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Jacqueline Applegate

Enthusiast · DISC type i
Chief Operating Officer at PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc.
📍 Greater St. Louis, United States

Jacqueline is the Chief Operating Officer at PBI-Gordon Companies, following a distinguished 32-year career at Bayer where she served as President of North America Crop Science. A strong leader with expertise in R&D and strategy, she holds a Ph. D. in Organic Chemistry from Iowa State University and an Executive MBA.

Outside of work, she is passionate about fostering future leaders, serving on the board of the National 4-H Council. Jacqueline is involved in multiple philanthropic organizations, enjoys traveling, and spending time with her son.

Unique fact: She is a trustee for the Innovative Vector Control Consortium, a non-profit partnership that works to prevent insect-borne diseases.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Chief Operating Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater St. Louis, United States
Personality Overview

How Jacqueline shows up

Optimistic
Story Driven
Non-Confrontational

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals. They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.

Priorities

Topics Jacqueline cares about

Agricultural Innovation
Her career is centered on R&D in agrochemicals, and she frequently discusses innovations that improve farmer's yields and the health of their land.
Youth in Agriculture
As a board member of the National 4-H Council, she actively supports programs that cultivate strong, capable young leaders for the future of agriculture.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Chief Operating Officer
PBI-Gordon Companies, Inc.
2-2021 - 3-2024
President North America Crop Science
Bayer
8-2018 - 2-2021
President Global Vegetable Seeds & Environmental Science
Bayer
7-2015 - 2-2021
President Environmental Science
Bayer
1-2013 - 4-2015
Chair and Managing Director
Bayer CropScience ANZ
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
1997 - 1998
Executive MBA
Rockhurst University
1988 - 1992
Ph.D.
Iowa State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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