Sebastian Guth leads Bayer Pharmaceuticals business in the Americas Region, including the United States, Canada, and Latin America. During his 20-year tenure at Bayer, Guth has held various roles, including Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for the global pharmaceuticals business, and President & Chief Executive Officer of Bayer Yakuhin Ltd., leading Bayer's healthcare business in Japan.

Guth started his career in the pharmaceuticals industry with Schering AG, where he held senior roles in Asia and the Middle East, before heading up strategy and business development for the company's Europe region.

From a young age, Guth took a keen interest in life sciences, motivated by his desire to improve the health and well-being of people. He is a transformational leader, passionate about creating a culture that enables teams to deliver their best work; driving innovation to improve health through science and data; and ensuring equal access to medicine for all people.

Guth completed his studies at the WHU Otto Beisheim Graduate School of Management in Germany. He earned his doctorate in Management Sciences from Berlin University of Technology in Germany. Guth lives with his wife and three children in New Jersey.