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Darling Ingredients names Matt Jansen COO North America; Rick Elrod to retire April 2024
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC.
- Matt Jansen named Chief Operating Officer, North America, effective immediately.
- Rick Elrod, EVP U.S. Rendering Operations, to retire in April 2024 after 30 years.
- Brandon Lairmore, currently SVP North Central Region, to succeed Elrod upon retirement.
- Jansen joins from StepStone Group; previously CEO of COFCO International and exec roles at ADM.
- Succession plan includes transition period with Elrod continuing to lead U.S. rendering.