ADM Appoints Jeff Rowe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Industry Leader in Science-Based Agriculture Brings More than 30 Years of Experience Driving Growth Strategies and Operational Excellence
22 July 2026, Chicago: ADM) (ADM or “the Company”), a global leader in innovative solutions from nature, today announced that it has appointed Jeff Rowe to the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026. This strategic appointment complements ADM’s leadership bench and positions the Company to further advance its growth strategy and business priorities.
In this role, Rowe will oversee ADM’s commercial businesses, global manufacturing and R&D efforts. Rowe will report to Juan Luciano, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer.
Rowe joins ADM from Syngenta Group, a leading, science-based, agriculture company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, where he has held a series of senior leadership roles since joining the company in September 2016. Appointed CEO in January 2024, he has led efforts to advance sustainable farming and AI-powered innovation, helping drive modern, tailored solutions for stakeholders worldwide. Prior to Syngenta Group, he spent more than 20 years at DuPont Pioneer in a variety of executive positions spanning strategy, international operations, biotech and regulatory affairs.
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 added, “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.”
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