Zhanna Golodryga
About Zhanna Golodryga
Age 69; appointed to AGCO’s Board effective April 1, 2025. Currently Executive Vice President, Emerging Energy and Sustainability at Phillips 66; previously Senior Vice President, Chief Digital & Administrative Officer, and earlier CIO roles at Hess Corporation and BHP Billiton Petroleum. Holds a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kiev Civil Engineering and Construction Institute. The Board classifies her as independent; committee assignments to be determined post-appointment.
Past Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phillips 66 | EVP, Emerging Energy & Sustainability | Senior roles since 2017; current EVP role as of 2025 | Drives energy transition and decarbonization; led digital transformation including ML/AI in prior role |
| Hess Corporation | CIO & SVP for Services | Not disclosed | Enterprise IT leadership; transformation oversight |
| BHP Billiton Petroleum | VP & CIO | Not disclosed | Technology leadership in upstream energy |
External Roles
| Organization | Role | Tenure | Committees/Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Financial Corporation | Director; Chair, Technology Committee | Current | Chairs Technology Committee; oversight of tech and cyber |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Board Member | Current | Non-profit governance |
Board Governance
- Appointment: Board voted to increase to 11 directors until the 2025 AGM and appointed Golodryga effective April 1, 2025; term runs to the 2025 AGM. Committee assignment(s) expected but TBD.
- Independence: Board determined all directors are independent except the CEO (Hansotia) and Srinivasan; Golodryga is independent.
- Committee structure: Standing committees include Audit, Finance, Governance, Sustainability, Talent & Compensation, Executive; Audit oversees cyber and information security risk.
- Attendance: In 2024 the Board held 5 meetings; all directors met ≥75% attendance on Board/committee meetings they served; policy expects all directors to attend the Annual Meeting (all incumbents attended in April 2024).
- Governance practices: Five-year chair term limits (Audit, Governance, Talent & Compensation); Lead Director duties expanded and limited to five-year term; director stock ownership requirement equal to 5× annual retainer; hedging and pledging prohibited.
- Executive sessions and leadership: CEO serves as Chair; Lead Director presides over executive sessions and has defined oversight authorities.
Fixed Compensation
| Component | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Annual cash retainer | $135,000 | Non-employee director standard retainer (2024) |
| Equity grant (restricted shares) | $185,000 | Annual restricted stock; 2024 grant equated to 1,572 shares; 1-year transfer restriction |
| Committee chair fees | $25,000 (Audit); $20,000 (Talent & Compensation); $17,500 (Governance) | Annual chair retainers |
| Lead Independent Director fee | $40,000 | Additional annual fee for Lead Director |
| Multi-committee service fee | $6,000 | For service on ≥3 committees (excl. Executive) |
Note: Golodryga’s committee assignment and any related chair/member fees will be set after appointment; the above reflects latest disclosed director pay structure.
Performance Compensation
| Metric | Applies to Directors | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Performance-linked equity/bonus | None disclosed | Non-employee director compensation comprises cash retainer plus restricted stock; no director performance metrics disclosed |
Other Directorships & Interlocks
| Company | Sector | Role | Potential Interlock/Conflict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regions Financial Corporation | Financials (Bank) | Director; Chair Technology Committee | No related-party transactions disclosed between AGCO and Regions; none noted in “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” |
| Memorial Hermann Foundation | Non-profit | Board Member | Not a commercial counterparty; no conflicts disclosed |
Expertise & Qualifications
- Technology, innovation, digitalization and sustainability; cybersecurity oversight experience; international enterprise leadership.
- Brings corporate governance and international experience relevant to AGCO’s smart solutions strategy and sustainability oversight.
Equity Ownership
| Holder | Shares Beneficially Owned | % of Outstanding | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zhanna Golodryga | None reported as of March 7, 2025 | <1% | New director effective April 1, 2025; proxy shows no holdings as of record date |
| Director stock ownership guideline | 5× annual retainer | N/A | Directors have five years from election to reach guideline; all directors/officers were either compliant or within transition period as of Dec 31, 2024 |
| Hedging/Pledging | Prohibited | N/A | Hedging and pledging of AGCO equity securities prohibited (limited grandfathered exceptions) |
Insider Trades
| Date Range Reviewed | Form 4 Transactions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Through March 7, 2025 (proxy record date) | None disclosed | Beneficial ownership table lists no holdings for Golodryga as of record date; no insider transaction disclosures for her in proxy/8-Ks |
Governance Assessment
- Strengths: Independent director adding deep technology, cyber, digital transformation, and sustainability expertise; aligns with Audit Committee’s cyber risk oversight and Sustainability Committee remit; Board continues refresh with five new independent members since 2021; robust ownership, clawback, and anti-hedging/pledging policies.
- Watch items: Committee assignments pending; monitor placement (Audit/Sustainability/Technology oversight) and subsequent meeting attendance/engagement disclosures.
- Conflicts/related-party: No AGCO-related party transactions involving Golodryga disclosed; AGCO’s related-party policy requires independent director approval above $120,000.
- Compensation alignment for directors: Fixed cash plus restricted equity supports alignment via ownership; director compensation structure transparent; ownership guideline provides skin-in-the-game over five years.
RED FLAGS: None disclosed specific to Golodryga (no pledging/hedging, no related-party transactions, independence affirmed). Broader board context includes TAFE-related governance matters (not linked to Golodryga) which the Board is addressing.