ADM appoints Jeff Rowe as Chief Operating Officer

USA – ADM has appointed former Syngenta Group CEO Jeff Rowe as its new executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO), creating the role as part of efforts to strengthen its leadership team and accelerate the company’s long-term growth strategy.

In his new position, Rowe will oversee ADM’s commercial businesses alongside its global manufacturing operations and research and development activities, giving him responsibility for key areas across the company’s food, nutrition and agricultural operations.

The appointment comes as ADM continues to focus on operational performance, innovation and expanding its portfolio of food, feed and industrial solutions.

Rowe joins ADM after nearly a decade at Syngenta Group, where he held several senior leadership positions before being appointed CEO in January 2024.

During his tenure, he led initiatives centred on sustainable agriculture and AI-enabled farming technologies designed to improve productivity and deliver tailored solutions for growers.

Before joining Syngenta in 2016, Rowe spent more than 20 years at DuPont Pioneer in a range of executive leadership roles covering strategy, international operations, biotechnology and regulatory affairs.

Rowe said: “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.”

A fifth-generation farmer, Rowe continues to help manage his family’s farm in Illinois, where regenerative agriculture practices are used to improve sustainability, productivity and profitability.

Alongside his industry experience, he holds degrees in agricultural economics, law and business, including a Global Executive MBA jointly awarded by New York University’s Stern School of Business and the London School of Economics.

ADM expands its office space in South Africa

In 2025, the company launched its new expanded office space in Johannesburg, South Africa.

According to the company, the newly expanded facility will provide additional space for ADM’s Human and Animal Nutrition teams and empower them to continue delivering exceptional flavours for the beverage market, food, and savoury applications.

Additionally, the facility will enable the Animal Nutrition business to continue offering a variety of raw materials and ingredients for the ruminant, swine, pet food, and aquaculture markets.

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