AGCO - Leadership updates

DULUTH, Ga., March 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) today announced the appointment of current AGCO Vice President of Aftersales Parts Jena Holtberg-Benge as the company's new Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO), effective March 16, 2026. Holtberg-Benge joined AGCO in 2023 and has led the company's Aftersales Parts business to resilient growth through cost discipline while scaling digital, AI-led transformations to support dealers and farmers. Holtberg-Benge brings more than two decades of agricultural background and global leadership experience spanning manufact

DULUTH, Ga., March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) today announced the appointment of James C. Collins, Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. Collins brings nearly four decades of leadership experience across the global agriculture and food value chain, with a strong track record of driving innovation, growth and sustainable outcomes. "Jim's leadership experience and deep understanding of global agriculture will be a tremendous asset to AGCO," said Eric Hansotia, AGCO Chairman, President and CEO. "His proven ability to scale innovation and partner with

DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO (NYSE:AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced the appointment of Brian Sorbe as President of PTx, effective August 25, 2025. With nearly three decades of experience in precision agriculture, global sales and product development, Sorbe brings a wealth of expertise to this pivotal role. "I am thrilled to welcome Brian to the AGCO team as the leader of our exciting PTx technology portfolio," said Eric Hansotia, Chairman, President and CEO. "H

The Board of Directors of Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) has appointed Mr. Damon Audia as a director. Audia is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), an $11.7 billion global leader in agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250627714554/en/Damon Audia "We are thrilled to welcome Damon to our Board of Directors. His extensive experience in finance and his strategic acumen will be invaluable as Eastman continues to pursue its vision of innovation and growth," said Mark Costa, Board Chair and CEO. "Damon's leadership and dee

DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today announced the election of Zhanna Golodryga to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2025. Ms. Golodryga is a proven leader in the information technology field with an extensive background in cybersecurity, digital and business transformation. "We are delighted to have Zhanna join our Board," said Eric Hansotia, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO Corporation. "Her technology, innov

DULUTH, Ga., Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today announced Bob Crain, Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Manager, Grain & Protein, will retire at the end of December 2024 after nearly 19 years of dedicated service to AGCO and more than 30 years' experience in the agricultural equipment business. "Bob has been an invaluable asset not only to AGCO and our legacy but also to the broader agriculture industry," said Eric Hansotia, AGC

DULUTH, Ga., June 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology today welcomed the announcement of Parallel Ag's merger with the A.C. McCartney Equipment dealership in Illinois, including all five of its locations in Carthage, Durand, Fulton, Mt. Sterling and Wataga. All Illinois locations will continue to operate under the A.C. McCartney Equipment name and maintain existing leadership and staff for seamless continuity of sales and services to customers. The merger will provide AGCO's full lineup of popular brands and equipment, including Fendt® and Massey Ferguson®, thro

Acquisition of Rensselaer location and commitment to open a fifth Indiana store will expand Plevna sales and services across northern Indiana. AGCO Corporation (NYSE:AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, welcomed Plevna Implement's expansion into western Indiana with its recent announcement that it will purchase MacAllister Machinery's store in Rensselaer, Indiana, and has committed to opening a fifth Indiana store at a soon-to-be-announced location for coverage across much of the northern half of the state. All Plevna locations will provide Indiana farmers with full-line sales and service of AGCO's fast-

Hans-Bernd Veltmaat to retire as Chief Supply Chain Officer Tim Millwood appointed Chief Supply Chain Officer effective August 15, 2022 AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, infrastructure and precision ag technology, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Tim Millwood to succeed Hans-Bernd Veltmaat as Senior Vice President and Chief Supply Chain Officer effective August 15, 2022. Mr. Millwood joins AGCO following a more than thirty-year career at Cummins Inc (NYSE:CMI), a global power technology leader, where he most recently served as Vice President, Global Manufacturing. Hans-Bernd Veltmaat ha

Andy Beck to retire as Chief Financial Officer Damon Audia appointed Chief Financial Officer effective July 1, 2022 AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, infrastructure and precision ag technology, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Damon Audia to succeed Andy Beck as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective July 1, 2022. Mr. Audia joins AGCO from Kennametal Inc. (NYSE:KMT), an industrial technology leader specializing in tooling and wear-resistant solutions, where he served as the CFO since August 2018. Andy Beck will retire from AGCO in early 2023. He will serve as S

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE:AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced today the election of David Sagehorn to its Board of Directors effective March 15, 2022. "We are pleased to have Dave join our Board," said Eric Hansotia, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO Corporation. "His wealth of knowledge, financial expertise and his extensive experience in a company that produces technology-rich vehicles will be invaluable as we continue to evolve AGCO's smart solutions for our farmer customers. He will provide an important perspective and contribution to our Board." George Benson is retiring from

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, announced today the election of Niels Pörksen to its Board of Directors effective October 21, 2021. "We are delighted to have Niels join our Board," said Eric Hansotia, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO Corporation. "His European experience and wealth of knowledge in the global agricultural industry will be invaluable as we continue to evolve AGCO's smart solutions for our farmer customers. He will provide an important perspective and contribution to our Board." Roy Armes is retiring from the Board of Directors effective October 21, 2021. "Roy has m

VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Ballard Power Systems (NASDAQ:BLDP) (TSX:BLDP) today announced that, effective August 5, 2021, the Company has appointed Mr. Hubertus Muehlhaeuser to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Jim Roche, Chairman of Ballard's Board of Directors said, "We continue to ensure a strong matrix of diverse and complementary skills and experiences on our Board. Hubertus brings a strong background in industrial manufacturing, including commercial vehicles, construction machinery, agricultural machinery, and powertrain technologies.  His distinguis

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and solutions, today commented in response to Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited’s (“TAFE”) recent Schedule 13D/A filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. TAFE is a commercial partner of the Company and shareholder, whose Chairman and Managing Director, Ms. Srinivasan, serves as a non-independent director on the Company’s Board of Directors. TAFE’s Schedule 13D/A filing contains a letter to the Board making a number of misleading statements about the Company’s business, ongoing corporate governance enhancements and significant Board

DULUTH, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AGCO, Your Agriculture Company, (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, announced today the election of Matthew Tsien to its Board of Directors effective January 22, 2021. “We are delighted to have Matthew join our Board,” said Eric Hansotia, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO Corporation. “His wealth of knowledge and experience with technology and product development will be invaluable as we continue to evolve AGCO’s smart solutions for our farmer customers. He will provide an important perspective and contribution to our board.” Mr. Tsien, who is 60, is Executive Vice President, Chief Technology Officer at