Ardent Mills' appointment of a new CEO follows
the retirement announcement of chief executive officer,
Dan Dye, earlier this
month
DENVER, May 23, 2024
/CNW/ -- Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient
company, today announced that its board of directors has appointed
Sheryl Wallace as its new chief
executive officer, effective July 8.
Sheryl, who has served on Ardent Mills' board since 2020 and most
recently serves as the president of U.S. origination and grain at
Cargill, brings nearly 30 years of
experience and a successful track record of leadership in business
growth, strategy, commercial, trading and risk management in the
food and agriculture industries.
"Sheryl's unwavering dedication to Ardent Mills' core values –
trust, serving, simplicity, and safety – has been clear throughout
her tenure on the Ardent Mills Board," said Ardent Mills board
member Dave Marberger. "Her
exceptional ability to cultivate a culture of empowerment and drive
innovative growth uniquely positions her to lead Ardent Mills into
its next chapter. Sheryl's track record in the agribusiness sector,
combined with her ability to foster strong relationships, will
inspire teams and enhance partnerships with customers, suppliers
and industry stakeholders."
Previously, Wallace served as Cargill's corporate vice president and global
leader of the Risk Management Group, managing fiduciary oversight
across commodity markets, credit risks and balance sheet exposures.
Wallace has also served on the National Grain and Feed Association
executive committee and board and as executive sponsor of
Cargill's Global Women's Network.
Additionally, she was an inaugural member of the Women in
Agriculture's Advisory Board and served as a director of the
National Futures Association (NFA).
"I am honored to lead Ardent Mills into its next phase of
growth, building on the strong foundation established by Dan, whom
I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the
course of my career," said Wallace. "From farm to fork, I have had
the opportunity to work across the breadth of the food,
agriculture, energy, and financial services industries and serve in
many capacities. I am excited to both return to flour milling and
drive the growth of our emerging nutrition business, partnering
with our talented Ardent Mills team to serve customers, support our
communities, and ultimately deliver on our purpose of transforming
how the world is nourished."
This leadership transition comes as Ardent Mills' current CEO,
Dan Dye, announced his retirement
earlier this month, following a decade of service in his role. Dye
will continue to serve in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth
transition through this summer.
About Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills is committed to transforming how the world is
nourished. As the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, we
cultivate the future of plant-based solutions to help our customers
and communities thrive. We operate in more than 40 locations that
specialize in flour, quinoa, pulses, and organic and gluten-free
products that drive emerging nutrition and innovation across
plant-based ingredients. Our holistic portfolio empowers us to meet
the complex needs of customers today while focusing on the growing
needs of tomorrow's consumer. Deeply rooted in communities
throughout North America, we
operate in Canada, the U.S. and
Puerto Rico, with company
headquarters in Denver, Colorado.
We employ more than 100 certified millers and support thousands of
local jobs that contribute billions of dollars to local economies –
helping our people, our customers, and families everywhere
flourish. To learn more about our mission and our solutions, visit
www.ardentmills.com.
Media Contact
Kelley Kaiser
External Communications Manager
Kelley.kaiser@ardentmills.com
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