(WAND) – Jeff Rowe has been appointed Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of ADM.
The appointment becomes effective August 17.
Rowe will oversee ADM’s commercial businesses, R&D efforts and global manufacturing. He will report to Juan Luciano, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
Rowe joins ADM from Syngenta Group, an agriculture company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, where he was appointed CEO in January 2024. Before Syngenta Group, he spent more than 20 years at DuPont Pioneer.
Luciano said, “Jeff has an outstanding reputation in the industry as a proven leader with a strong track record of advancing innovation and operational excellence. I am confident that he will be a wonderful addition to ADM’s global family of leaders. On behalf of all of us at ADM, I am delighted to welcome Jeff to the Company and look forward to working alongside him as we capitalize on new opportunities and build on our momentum to drive ADM’s long-term growth agenda.”
Rowe said, “I am honored to join ADM and drive continued innovation at a global, agricultural leader. I have long admired ADM for its rich history and strong values. I look forward to partnering with the Company’s talented team to build on that foundation, advancing ADM’s growth strategy, supporting farmers and creating value for customers and shareholders.”
Rowe is a fifth-generation farmer, helping to run his family’s operation in Illinois.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Iowa State University, a Juris Doctorate from Drake Law School and a Global Executive MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business and the London School of Economics.
