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
ADM (NYSE: 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.
