To drive further improvements in returns and accelerate the company’s
growth strategy, Archer Daniels Midland Company (NYSE: ADM) today
announced five management appointments in its Corn business unit.
Craig Willis, a 23-year company veteran, has been named president,
Ethanol. He had been a vice president of the business since 2011. Prior
to joining the Ethanol group in 2007, Willis’ broad-based ADM tenure
included experience as commercial manager of three large oilseeds crush
plants. He also managed origination and transportation assets within the
company’s Agricultural Services business unit.
Kris Lutt has been named president, Sweeteners and Starches. Lutt most
recently served as president of ADM’s Golden Peanut and Tree Nuts
subsidiary, where he oversaw the expansion of the business’ geographic
footprint into South Africa and grew its product offerings through the
acquisition of the Harrell Nut Company, one of the leading pecan
handlers and shellers in the U.S. Lutt previously served as president of
ADM’s Milling business and as vice president, Corn Processing.
“Both Craig and Kris have been aggressive in pursuing strategic growth
opportunities for their businesses—Kris through strategic acquisitions,
and Craig through his active support of the Prime the Pump Fund, which
aims to increase adoption of E15, or gasoline containing 15 percent
ethanol,” said Christopher Cuddy, president, Corn business unit. “Their
entrepreneurial approach and broad-based experience will help us create
greater value in two key Corn businesses.”
Gary Towne will continue to serve as president, Risk Management, for the
Corn business unit. Towne’s global management experience and exceptional
command of market dynamics will enable him to continue making valuable
contributions to the business unit.
Luther Pohlmann has been named vice president, Corn Operations.
Pohlmann’s success managing some of the company’s largest corn
processing plants will enable him to continue driving adoption of best
practices designed to reduce costs and enhance operational efficiency.
He has also been actively involved in the company’s plans to expand our
operations into new geographic regions. He succeeds Randy Kampfe, who
will retire March 31 following 40 years of service.
Andy Moore, who joined ADM in 1998, has been named vice president,
Sweeteners and Starches. In his most recent position as director of
sales for the business, Moore played a key role in ADM’s
customer-excellence efforts by developing and helping to implement the
business’ go-to-market strategy and strengthen its customer relationship
management practices. He will continue in his sales role while working
closely with Lutt to drive overall growth in the business.
“As ADM Corn continues accelerating efforts to enhance shareholder
value, we are fortunate to have leaders like Gary, Luther and Andy, all
of whom have well-established track records for setting and achieving
aggressive goals,” said Christopher Cuddy, president, ADM Corn business
unit.
“Together, these five leaders will lead our business to even higher
levels of performance,” he added.
About ADM
For more than a century, the people of Archer Daniels Midland Company
(NYSE: ADM) have transformed crops into products that serve the vital
needs of a growing world. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest
agricultural processors and food ingredient providers, with more than
33,000 employees serving customers in more than 140 countries. With a
global value chain that includes more than 460 crop procurement
locations, 300 ingredient manufacturing facilities, 40 innovation
centers and the world’s premier crop transportation network, we connect
the harvest to the home, making products for food, animal feed, chemical
and energy uses. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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