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    Gregory Heckman

    CEO at Bunge Global SA
    Board
    Since January 2019
    Age
    62 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Agricultural Economics and Marketing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
    Tenure
    Joined BG as a board member in October 2018 and was appointed CEO in January 2019.

    Also at Bunge Global SA

    AB
    Aaron Buettner
    President, Food Solutions
    CD
    Christos Dimopoulos
    Co-President, Agribusiness
    DK
    Debra King
    Chief Technology Officer

    About

    Gregory Heckman is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in the agriculture, energy, and food processing industries. He has previously held prominent roles including CEO at The Gavilon Group and chief operating positions at ConAgra, experiences that have shaped his strategic and operational approach.

    His extensive career is marked by leadership in driving growth and managing complex transitions in dynamic sectors. His accomplishments in guiding major corporate transformations have fortified his reputation as a trusted leader in global agribusiness.

    Beyond his primary role at BG, his contributions extend to significant board and advisory positions such as on the Board of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and as a non‐executive director for OCI NV. These roles underscore his broad industry insights and commitment to operational excellence across multiple financial and commodity markets.

    $BG Performance Under Gregory Heckman

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    The Gavilon Group Chief Executive Officer 2008 - 2015 Led significant growth in the agriculture and energy sectors; oversaw the sale of the agriculture business to Marubeni and energy business to NGL Energy Partners
    ConAgra Foods Chief Operating Officer (Commercial Products) and President & COO (Trade Group) N/A [N/A]Oversaw operations and trade activities in the commercial products division
    Flatwater Partners Founding Partner N/A [N/A]Founded the entity; further details not provided

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis Board Member N/A [N/A]Active board role
    OCI N.V. Non-executive Director N/A [N/A]Active board position
    New York Stock Exchange Board Advisory Council Member N/A [N/A]Advisory role
    Chair's Council for Greater St. Louis, Inc. Executive Committee Member N/A [N/A]Committee role