Cargill names Brian Sikes new CEO; Dave MacLennan stays as executive chair


Cargill Inc. on Monday announced that Brian Sikes will become the new CEO for the agribusiness giant, succeeding Dave MacLennan. Sikes will be the 10th CEO in Cargill’s 157-year history.

MacLennan, 63, who has led Wayzata-based Cargill since 2013, will remain executive chairman after Sikes takes over as CEO on Jan. 1.

"As Cargill continues to navigate dynamic global markets, both operational excellence and a clearly articulated vision driven by purpose and values will define the company’s success,…

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