Archer-Daniels-Midland (NYSE: ADM) taps Jeff Rowe as new EVP and COO
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Archer-Daniels-Midland Company has appointed Jeff Rowe to the newly created role of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026. In this position, he will oversee ADM’s commercial businesses, global manufacturing and R&D, reporting to Chair and Chief Executive Officer Juan Luciano.
Rowe is currently CEO of Syngenta Group and will step down from that role effective August 1, 2026, after more than 30 years in agriculture-industry leadership roles at Syngenta and DuPont Pioneer. ADM states there are no arrangements, family relationships or related-party transactions requiring disclosure. His compensation terms are set out in a written offer letter filed as Exhibit 10.1, and the company has furnished a press release announcing his appointment as Exhibit 99.1.
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| Item 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On July 20, 2026, Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (the “Company”) announced the appointment of Jeffrey Rowe to serve as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026.
Mr. Rowe, age 53, will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer of Syngenta Group effective August 1, 2026, a role he has held since January 2024. Mr. Rowe served as President of Syngenta Crop Protection from July 2022 to December 2023 and President of Syngenta Seeds from September 2016 to June 2022. Prior to Syngenta Group, he served as Vice President, Strategic Services and Planning at DuPont Pioneer from July 2015 to September 2016 and served on the company’s leadership team.
There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Rowe and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Rowe was selected as an officer of the Company, Mr. Rowe has no family relationships with any of the Company’s directors or executive officers, and Mr. Rowe is not a party to and does not have any direct or indirect material interest in, any transaction requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.
Mr. Rowe has accepted a written offer letter from the Company establishing his compensation as the Company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Pursuant to the offer letter, Mr. Rowe will be entitled to the following:
| • | initial annual base salary of $1,200,000; |
| • | participation in the Company’s annual cash incentive plan (target 175% of annual base salary), which for 2026 will be on a pro rata basis and based on the higher of (a) target level 2026 company and individual performance or (b) actual 2026 performance and will be paid in the first quarter of 2027; provided, however, that in the event Mr. Rowe is terminated without “Cause” (as defined in ADM’s 2020 Incentive Compensation Plan (the “2020 Plan”)) prior to such payment date, ADM will pay Mr. Rowe his 2026 pro-rated cash bonus based on target 2026 company and individual performance within 30 days of such termination; |
| • | an annual target equity award opportunity of $12,500,000; |
| • | a 2026 equity award with a grant date value of $11,100,000, granted in the form of 60% performance stock units (“PSUs”) with the same terms as the Company’s annual 2026 PSU awards for other executive officers, and 40% restricted stock units (“RSUs”), vesting one-third each year over a three-year period on the grant date anniversary; |
| • | one-time make-whole awards, intended to replace the cash incentives and equity awards that Mr. Rowe will forfeit from his prior employer that were scheduled to vest by the end of 2027: |
| • | cash bonus of $2,200,000 payable in January 2027, provided Mr. Rowe remains employed by the Company or his employment is terminated without Cause by the Company or by Mr. Rowe for “Good Reason” (as defined the 2020 Plan); and |
| • | equity award of RSUs with a grant date value of $16,690,000, vesting (i) 40% at 5 months from grant date, and (ii) 60% at 17 months from grant date, provided Mr. Rowe remains employed by the company on the applicable vesting dates and with accelerated vesting of any unvested RSUs if Mr. Rowe’s employment is terminated without Cause or he terminates his employment for Good Reason within that 17-month period. |
| • | relocation benefits under the Company’s relocation policy; and |
| • | participation in all employee benefit plans and programs, including executive-level plans, programs and severance guidelines, to the extent that he meets the eligibility requirements for each. |
The foregoing summary of the offer letter does not purport to be complete and is subject to, and qualified in its entirety by, the full text of the offer letter, attached as Exhibit 10.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
| Item 7.01. | Regulation FD Disclosure. |
On July 20, 2026, the Company issued a press release announcing the appointment of Mr. Rowe. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1. The information in this Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any of the Company’s filings under the Securities Act or the Exchange Act, whether made before or after the date hereof and regardless of any general incorporation language in such filings, except to the extent expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.
| Item 9.01. | Financial Statements and Exhibits. |
(d) Exhibits. The following exhibits are furnished or filed, as applicable, herewith:
| 10.1 | Offer Letter dated as of July 17, 2026 by and between Archer-Daniels-Midland Company and Jeffrey Rowe | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 20, 2026 | |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document). | |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND COMPANY | ||||||
| Date: July 23, 2026 | By | /s/ Regina B. Jones | ||||
| Regina B. Jones | ||||||
| Senior Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary | ||||||
Exhibit 99.1
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
CHICAGO, July 20, 2026— 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.
Luciano said, “Jeff has an outstanding reputation in the industry as a proven leader with a strong track record of advancing innovation and operational excellence. I am confident that he will be a wonderful addition to ADM’s global family of leaders. On behalf of all of us at ADM, I am delighted to welcome Jeff to the Company and look forward to working alongside him as we capitalize on new opportunities and build on our momentum to drive ADM’s long-term growth agenda.”
Rowe added, “I am honored to join ADM and drive continued innovation at a global, agricultural leader. I have long admired ADM for its rich history and strong values. I look forward to partnering with the Company’s talented team to build on that foundation, advancing ADM’s growth strategy, supporting farmers and creating value for customers and shareholders.”
About Jeff Rowe
Before being appointed CEO in January 2024 of Syngenta Group, one of the world’s largest agricultural technology companies with more than 50,000 employees in over 90 countries, Rowe served as President of Syngenta Crop Protection from July 2022 to December 2023 and President of Syngenta Seeds from September 2016 to June 2022. Prior to Syngenta Group, he served as Vice President, Strategic Services and Planning at DuPont Pioneer from July 2015 to September 2016 and sat on the company’s leadership team. Before that, Rowe was Regional Director for DuPont Pioneer Europe from March 2011 to July 2015, Vice President of Biotech Affairs and Regulatory from 2008 to 2011 and Corporate Counsel from January 2001 to January 2008. He started his career with DuPont Pioneer in 1995 in Supply Management and is a former board member of Wayne Farms LLC.
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Rowe is also a fifth-generation farmer, helping to run his family’s operation in Illinois. The farm employs regenerative agriculture practices to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability, productivity and profitability.
He has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics from Iowa State University, a Juris Doctorate from Drake Law School and a Global Executive MBA from the NYU Stern School of Business and the London School of Economics.
About ADM
ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re an essential global agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. We’re a premier human and animal nutrition provider, offering one of the industry’s broadest portfolios of ingredients and solutions from nature. We’re a trailblazer in health and well-being, with an industry-leading range of products for consumers looking for new ways to live healthier lives. We’re a cutting-edge innovator, guiding the way to a future of new bio-based consumer and industrial solutions. And we’re leading in business-driven sustainability efforts that support a strong agricultural sector, resilient supply chains, and a vast and growing bioeconomy. Around the globe, our expertise and innovation are meeting critical needs from harvest to home. Learn more at www.adm.com.
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