Archer-Daniels-Midland (ADM) has appointed Jeffrey Rowe as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026. Mr. Rowe previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of Syngenta Group, a major global agricultural technology company. In this newly created role at ADM, he will oversee the company's commercial businesses, global manufacturing, and R&D efforts.
Key Details
- Appointment: Jeffrey Rowe, former CEO of Syngenta Group, will become ADM's EVP and Chief Operating Officer, effective August 17, 2026.
- Compensation Package: Mr. Rowe's target total annual compensation is approximately $15.8 million, consisting of a $1.2 million base salary, a target bonus of 175% of salary, and a target annual equity award of $12.5 million.
- Inducement Awards: To compensate for forfeited awards from his prior employer, Mr. Rowe will receive one-time "make-whole" payments including a $2.2 million cash bonus and a restricted stock unit (RSU) award valued at $16.69 million.