Reuters — Cargill Inc. said on Monday Brian Sikes will take over as the global commodities trader’s new president and CEO effective Jan. 1.
Sikes will succeed Dave MacLennan, who has served as Cargill’s CEO and chairman since 2013.
MacLennan will now assume the role of executive chair of Cargill’s board of directors and will serve as a strategic advisor to Sikes and ensure a smooth leadership transition, the company said.
Sikes, who will be the company’s 10th CEO, has been with Cargill for 31 years and currently serves as chief operating officer.
His previous posts included stints as president of Cargill’s meats division in Canada (2007-09), president of its North American protein arm (2014-18) and senior vice-president in charge of the company’s global protein and salt businesses (2018-21).
During his stint as head of the global protein business he oversaw the company’s expansion into plant-based protein products.
— Reporting for Reuters by Mrinalika Roy in Bangalore with files from Glacier FarmMedia Network staff.
