ADM names former Syngenta CEO as its new chief operating officer

ADM (NYSE: ADM) has appointed Jeff Rowe as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026, according to a company statement.

Rowe will oversee ADM's commercial businesses, global manufacturing, and research and development operations, reporting to Chair and Chief Executive Officer Juan Luciano.

Rowe joins ADM from Syngenta Group, where he served as CEO beginning in January 2024. He previously held the roles of President of Syngenta Crop Protection from July 2022 to December 2023 and President of Syngenta Seeds from September 2016 to June 2022.

Before joining Syngenta Group, Rowe spent more than 20 years at DuPont Pioneer in roles spanning strategy, international operations, biotech, and regulatory affairs. He also served as a board member of Wayne Farms LLC.

Luciano said in the statement, "Jeff has an outstanding reputation in the industry as a proven leader with a strong track record of advancing innovation and operational excellence."

Rowe holds 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.

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