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Vive Crop Protection Welcomes Will McAndrew to Board of Directors

Written by Vive Crop Protection | Sep 10, 2025 11:00:00 AM

TORONTO, Ontario (September 10, 2025) – Vive Crop Protection is pleased to announce that Will McAndrew, a highly accomplished global finance leader with more than 25 years of experience in agriculture, has joined Vive’s Board of Directors.

McAndrew brings extensive expertise in strategy, financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, investor relations, and team leadership. Over the course of his career, he consistently delivered results by aligning financial support with long-term business growth, building high-performance teams, and driving operational excellence across complex organizations. 

Most recently, McAndrew served as Vice President of Strategic Financial Planning and R&D Finance for Bayer Crop Science, where he oversaw the finance function for Strategy and Sustainability. He played a pivotal role in strategic planning, portfolio prioritization, licensing, pipeline valuation, and deal support.

“Will’s proven track record in guiding financial strategy and driving organizational performance across the global agriculture sector will be a tremendous asset to Vive,” said Darren Anderson, CEO of Vive Crop Protection. “His insight and leadership will help us accelerate our growth and strengthen our ability to deliver more value to growers and partners.” 

In addition to his corporate leadership, McAndrew served on the Board of CoverCress Inc., an innovative company developing a renewable oilseed cover crop. As Audit Committee Chair, he guided financial oversight and governance during a period of rapid expansion. 

“I am excited to join Vive’s Board of Directors at such a dynamic stage in the company’s growth,” said McAndrew. “Vive is redefining how chemical and biological crop protection products can be efficiently developed and delivered to farmers, and I look forward to contributing to its mission of advancing agriculture through high-velocity innovation.”   

McAndrew holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Iowa State University and an MBA in Finance from the University of Missouri–Kansas City.

 

For more information, visit  www.vivecrop.com.

 

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At Vive, we create Precision Chemistry™ that simplifies crop production and delivers real results to growers. Powered by Vive’s patented Allosperse® Delivery Technology, we optimize conventional biological crop inputs for improved produce performance from the jug to the fields. Learn more at vivecrop.com.