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American businessman
Dave MacLennan
Born1958 or 1959 (age 65–66)
EducationAmherst College (BA)
University of Chicago (MBA)
Occupation(s)former Chairman, CEO and President, Cargill
Term2013-2023
SpouseKathleen MacLennan (m.1986)
Children3

David W. MacLennan (born 1958/59) is an American businessman, the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Cargill from 2013 to 2023.

MacLennan received a BA in English from Amherst College, followed by an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago.

MacLennan was chairman and CEO of Cargill since 2013, when he succeeded Greg Page. Under MacLennan’s leadership, Cargill has faced numerous controversies and criticisms. In January 2023, he was succeeded as CEO by Brian Sikes.

Criticism

In 2019, former U.S. Congressman Henry A. Waxman, in a report by Mighty Earth, called Cargill "the worst company in the world" and noted that it drives "the most important problems facing our world" (deforestation, pollution, climate change, exploitation) "at a scale that dwarfs their closest competitors."

Personal life

He is married to Kathleen MacLennan, and they have three adult children.

References

  1. ^ "Cargill's new boss focuses on culture". Star Tribune.
  2. ^ "Executive Profile: David W. MacLennan". Bloomberg. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  3. "Cargill names 31-year company veteran Brian Sikes as new CEO". Reuters. November 21, 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  4. "Cargill:The Worst Company in the World". Mighty Earth. July 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  5. "HeartLink Gala - Children's HeartLink". 29 October 2016.


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