Dr. Imme Gerke is a biologist working worldwide in crop production, protection, processing and trade. She is involved in Global Joint Reviews since the OECD started its work on pesticides in 1994. As a scientist, researcher, businesswoman, regulator and strategist she now teaches companies, Universities, farmers and processors in the path to follow to gain access to crop protection products that farmers need to grow crops that are healthy, safe and ready for trade. In 2020, in an effort to transfer her knowledge, experience and connections to the next generation she has created KAYAKAYO.eu.