In January, Brian Sikes became the 10th CEO in the 158-year history of Cargill. He joined the agribusiness giant in 1991. “The world is facing big, complex challenges, including marketplace volatility, supply chain disruptions, coming out of a global pandemic, rising global food insecurity, climate change, geopolitical crises, and more,” Sikes says. Within that environment, Cargill focuses on the 70 countries where it operates. In fiscal 2023, Cargill’s revenue rose 7% to a record $177 billion. Sikes will pursue an increased emphasis on sustainable practices in 2024, which now include using renewable fuels and sequestering carbon on farms.

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