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ADM appoints Jeff Rowe as EVP and COO effective August 17, 2026
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co
- Jeff Rowe appointed EVP and COO, effective Aug 17, 2026; joins from Syngenta Group where he served as CEO since Jan 2024.
- Rowe will oversee ADM's commercial businesses, global manufacturing, and R&D, reporting to CEO Juan Luciano.
- Compensation includes $1.2M base salary, 175% target cash incentive, $12.5M annual equity target, and $11.1M 2026 equity award.
- Make-whole awards: $2.2M cash bonus payable Jan 2027 and $16.69M RSUs vesting over 5 and 17 months.
- Rowe also receives relocation benefits and participation in executive benefit plans and severance guidelines.