Nick Pear
About Nick Pear
Nick Pear is a Principal Scientist at Exponent International Ltd., where he leads the EU regulatory team for plant protection products. With over 20 years of experience in the registration of these products in Europe, he previously worked as a Government regulator and at FMC Corporation as Registration Manager.
Work at Exponent
Nick Pear has been employed at Exponent International Ltd. as a Principal Scientist since 2005. He has accumulated 19 years of experience in this role, where he leads the EU regulatory team focused on plant protection products. His responsibilities include overseeing regulatory compliance and facilitating the registration processes for various products within the European market.
Previous Experience in Government Regulation
Before joining Exponent, Nick Pear worked as a Government regulator at the Pesticides Safety Directorate for six years. This role provided him with a solid foundation in regulatory practices and compliance related to pesticide safety and plant protection products, which he later applied in the private sector.
Experience at FMC Corporation
From 2000 to 2005, Nick Pear served as the Registration Manager at FMC Corporation in the Brussels Area, Belgium. During his five years in this position, he was responsible for managing the registration of plant protection products, further enhancing his expertise in regulatory affairs within the European context.
Education and Expertise
Nick Pear earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Biology/Biological Sciences from the University of Plymouth, where he studied from 1990 to 1993. His educational background, combined with over 20 years of experience in the registration of plant protection products in Europe, has established him as a knowledgeable professional in the field.
Educational Background
Nick Pear attended Hele's School in Plymouth from 1983 to 1990. This foundational education preceded his university studies and contributed to his academic and professional development in the sciences.