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NEW APPOINTMENTS

ADM Appoints Jeff Rowe as Executive Vice President Ridley Block Operations Welcomes Paul Kropp
and Chief Operating Officer As Executive Vice President
ADM, a global leader in innovative solu- Ridley Block Operations, an Alltech
tions from nature, announced that it has company and a leader in livestock nu-
appointed Jeff Rowe to the newly created trition, is pleased to announce that Paul
role of Executive Vice President and Chief Kropp has joined the team as executive
Operating Officer, effective August 17, vice president.
2026. This strategic appointment comple-
ments ADM’s leadership bench and posi- Over the course of more than 30 years
tions the Company to further advance its as a leader in the agricultural and ani-
growth strategy and business priorities. mal-health industries, Kropp has driven
In this role, Rowe will oversee ADM’s revenue expansion, market growth and
strategic partnerships. Throughout his
commercial businesses, global manufacturing and R&D efforts. career, he gained a reputation for building high-performing
Rowe will report to Juan Luciano, Chair of the Board and Chief teams, developing transformational partnerships and align-
Executive Officer. ing organizations around clear growth strategies that deliver
Rowe joins ADM from Syngenta Group, a leading, sci- long-term value. Kropp received a bachelor’s degree in ani-
ence-based, agriculture company headquartered in Basel, mal science from Oklahoma State University.
Switzerland, where he has held a series of senior leadership “We are pleased to welcome Paul to the Ridley Block Opera-
roles since joining the company in September 2016. Appointed tions team,” said Kevin Levi, president of Ridley Block Opera-
CEO in January 2024, he has led efforts to advance sustainable tions. “His knowledge and experience will enable our team to
farming and AI-powered innovation, helping drive modern, deliver even more value for our customers.”
tailored solutions for stakeholders worldwide. Prior to Syngen-
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operations, biotech and regulatory affairs.
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Jungbunzlauer appoints Marcus von Twistern as EVP
Operations
Aviagen TMEA Marks Leadership Transition as Sergio
Jungbunzlauer, a global leader in high-qual-
Illán Succeeds Tom Exley ity, sustainable ingredients from natural sourc-
es, announced the appointment of Marcus von
Aviagen® TMEA (Türkiye, Middle East and Twistern as Executive Vice President (EVP) Op-
Africa) is marking a new chapter in its regional erations and member of the Executive Commit-
leadership as Sergio Illán succeeds Tom Exley tee, effective 1 August 2026.
as President of Aviagen TMEA following Tom’s
retirement after a distinguished career in the Marcus von Twistern brings more than 25
poultry industry. years of international leadership experience in
operations, production, and large-scale invest-
During his leadership, Tom played a key role ment projects. He has held senior roles across
in strengthening collaboration across the TMEA multiple regions, including Germany, China, Italy, and the United
region, bringing together teams, distributors States.
and customers while fostering a strong sense of
unity and shared purpose across continents, cul- Most recently, Marcus served as Vice President Operations at
tures and markets. His open and approachable UPM. Prior to that, he held various senior leadership positions at
leadership style helped deepen trusted relationships throughout Evonik Industries, where he was responsible for production gov-
the region and reinforced Aviagen’s reputation as a reliable, long- ernance, performance management, and operational excellence
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Kalsec Names New Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer
Kalsec Inc. announced the appointment of Greg Shewchuk as Exec- private equity-backed consumer businesses.
utive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer. Shewchuk suc- Previously, he was Senior Vice President at
ceeds Julie Heine as part of a planned leadership transition following Campbell Soup Company, leading its $3.3 bil-
her retirement after three decades of distinguished service to Kalsec. lion U.S. retail business, which included iconic
With more than 30 years of global leadership experience across the brands such as Campbell's, Chunky, Swanson,
food & beverage and health & wellness industries, Shewchuk now Prego and V8 Beverages. He also served as
leads Kalsec's global commercial organization. He is responsible for Chief Marketing Officer at Mead Johnson Nu-
driving the company's commercial strategy, setting strategic direc- trition, overseeing both the consumer and B2B
tion, accelerating market growth, enhancing the customer experi- medical nutrition businesses. Earlier in his ca-
ence and leading the EMEA and APAC regions. reer, Shewchuk led North American Snacks
Innovation at Mondelez International and held
Prior to joining Kalsec, Shewchuk served as Chief Executive Officer senior leadership roles at Cadbury plc and Unilever.
of MyForest Foods and SpoonfulONE, where he led two high-growth,
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