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Bunge appoints acting CEO
WHITE PLAINS, NEW YORK,
U.S. - Gregory A. Heckman has
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Soren W. Schroder, who previously announced his intention to
step down.
"Greg has been a valuable addition to our board and Strategic
Heckman
Review Committee and we are
pleased to appoint him as our acting CEO," said Kathleen
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in this role, we have a greater opportunity to leverage his
perspective, deep industry knowledge and leadership experience, as we take action to improve our results and sharpen
our operational focus and execution."
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food processing industries. Heckman is founding partner of
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he was CEO of The Gavilon Group, LLC, prior to the sale

of its agriculture business to Marubeni Corp. and its energy
business to NGL Energy Partners.
He led the formation of Gavilon, the successor to
ConAgra Trade Group, and oversaw the spin-off of
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career at ConAgra Foods.
"I look forward to further collaboration with Kathi, the
board and our management team, focusing on ways to improve performance and create shareholder value," Heckman
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and global leadership scale in agribusiness and food and
ingredients positions us well for future growth. As a team,
we will build on the forward momentum of our strategic review, which is focused on our portfolio, key business drivers and opportunities to enhance shareholder value."
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will seek to conclude the search as soon as practicable.
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process, the company announced that L. Patrick Lupo, Ernest
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Cargill to invest $200 million
in Pakistan over next several years

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has announced plans to invest more
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trading and supply chain, edible oils,
dairy, meat and animal feed businesses
in the country. Additionally, the company has earmarked funds for safety and
food traceability efforts.
"Having been in Pakistan for more
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business and communities here," said
Imran Nasrullah, country head, Cargill
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investments in the agricultural supply
chain in Pakistan is our top priority. We
have received a very positive response
from the Pakistani government and we
value their support as we expand our
presence here."
Cargill started its Pakistan operations
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oilseeds, cotton, sugar and metals.
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