Agriculture Business Sector

The agriculture business sector drives global food security and economic growth by leveraging innovations in crop production, sustainable practices, and supply chain management. CEOs in this sector play a critical role in strategizing operational efficiency, fostering technological adoption, and steering companies toward enhanced financial performance and market expansion.

John Deere

John C. May's estimated net worth of around $40 million is primarily derived from his long tenure at John Deere, substantial stock awards, executive compensation, and performance-based bonuses.

Bayer Crop Science

Rodrigo Santos's estimated net worth of around $10 million USD primarily derives from his executive compensation, stock awards, and bonuses received during his tenure as CEO and other high-level positions at Bayer Crop Science.

Syngenta

Jeff Rowe, current CEO of Syngenta, has an estimated net worth of around $15 million due to accumulated executive compensation, equity holdings, and performance-related bonuses from leadership roles at companies like Corteva and Syngenta.

Corteva Agriscience

Chuck Magro's estimated net worth of around $40 million is largely derived from his executive compensation packages, stock options, and performance bonuses received through his leadership roles at Corteva Agriscience and previously at Nutrien Ltd.

BASF

Martin Brudermuller's estimated net worth of around $25 million primarily stems from his long tenure at BASF, including his high executive salary, performance bonuses, and substantial holdings in company shares.

CNH Industrial

Scott W. Wine's net worth, estimated at around $60 million, stems from his executive compensation, substantial stock holdings, and long leadership roles at CNH Industrial and previously at Polaris Inc.

AGCO Corporation

Eric Hansotia, CEO of AGCO Corporation, has an estimated net worth of around $35 million due to his executive compensation package, including salary, bonuses, stock awards, and accumulated AGCO shares.

Kubota Corporation

Yuichi Kitao's estimated net worth of around $10 million USD is primarily attributed to his executive compensation, stock holdings, and performance-based bonuses as CEO of Kubota Corporation, a global leader in agricultural machinery and equipment.

Archer Daniels Midland Company

Juan R. Luciano's estimated net worth of around $70 million stems from his long-standing executive roles at Archer Daniels Midland Company, significant annual compensation packages, and stock awards.

DuPont

Lori D. Koch's estimated net worth of around $15 million derives primarily from her executive compensation, performance bonuses, and significant stock holdings accumulated during her tenure at DuPont, where she currently serves as CEO.

Valmont Industries

Avner M. Applbaum's estimated net worth of around $10 million USD derives primarily from his executive compensation, stock awards, and incentives as CEO of Valmont Industries, a NYSE-listed company.

Massey Ferguson

Eric Hansotia's estimated net worth of around $25 million stems from his executive compensation as Chairman, President, and CEO of AGCO Corporation (the parent company of Massey Ferguson), substantial stock holdings, and performance-based bonuses.

New Holland Agriculture

Carlo Lambro's estimated net worth of around $10 million reflects his executive role as Global Brand President of New Holland Agriculture and longstanding leadership within CNH Industrial.

CLAAS

Jan-Hendrik Mohr's estimated net worth of around $5 million USD primarily comes from his executive compensation, performance bonuses, and long-standing career at CLAAS, a global leader in agricultural machinery.

Yara International

Svein Tore Holsether's estimated net worth of around $5 million is primarily attributed to his executive salary, bonuses, long-term incentives, and accumulated stock holdings from his tenure as CEO at Yara International.

Trimble Agriculture

Aldo Brunini's estimated net worth of around $3 million primarily derives from his executive compensation, stock ownership, and performance-based incentives as CEO of Trimble Agriculture, a subsidiary of Trimble Inc., a public technology company.

Monsanto Company

William P. (Bill) O'Connell, current CEO of Monsanto Company, has an estimated net worth of around $25 million, primarily derived from his executive compensation, stock awards, and performance-based bonuses accrued over his tenure.

Cargill Incorporated

Brian Sikes, current CEO of Cargill Incorporated, has an estimated net worth of around $50 million due to his long tenure at Cargill, executive leadership roles, and accumulated compensation from salary, bonuses, stock options, and incentives.

Land O'Lakes Incorporated

Beth Ford's estimated net worth of around $20 million reflects her compensation as CEO of Land O'Lakes Incorporated, including salary, stock awards, incentives, and previous executive roles within the agriculture and food industry.

Dow AgroSciences

Chuck Magro's estimated net worth of around $30 million is attributed to his executive roles at major agrochemical companies, substantial annual compensation packages, stock options, and performance-based incentives during his tenure at Dow AgroSciences and previously at Nutrien.

The Mosaic Company

Bruce Bodine's estimated net worth of approximately $15 million is primarily derived from his executive compensation, stock holdings, and long-term incentives as CEO of The Mosaic Company, a leading global producer of concentrated phosphate and potash.

Mahindra & Mahindra

Hemant Sikka, current CEO of Mahindra & Mahindra, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million, primarily accumulated through executive compensation, stock options, and long-term tenure within the Mahindra Group.

Olam International

Sunny Verghese's estimated net worth of around $150 million is driven by his long-standing role as co-founder and CEO of Olam International, equity holdings, and accumulated executive compensation.

Wilmar International

Kuok Khoon Hong's estimated net worth of around $2.4 billion primarily derives from his significant equity stake and leadership role in Wilmar International, one of the world's largest agribusiness groups.

Lindsay Corporation

Randy Wood's estimated net worth of around $5 million is primarily attributed to his executive compensation, stock holdings, and performance incentives as CEO of Lindsay Corporation, a leading global provider of irrigation and infrastructure solutions.

Alamo Group Incorporated

Jeffery A. Leonard's estimated net worth of approximately $15 million is primarily derived from his executive compensation, stock ownership, and long-term incentive awards as CEO of Alamo Group Incorporated.

DLF Seeds

Truels Damsgaard's estimated net worth of around $10 million is primarily attributed to his executive salary, performance incentives, and long-term equity holdings as CEO of DLF Seeds, a leading global provider of grass seed and forage crops.

JBS S.A.

Gilberto Tomazoni's net worth, estimated at around $50 million, is primarily derived from his executive compensation, equity incentives, and long-term association with JBS S.A., the world's largest meat processing company.

Bunge Limited

Gregory A. Heckman, CEO of Bunge Limited, has an estimated net worth of around $60 million primarily due to his executive salary, performance-based bonuses, and substantial holdings of Bunge's stock options and shares.

GEA Group

Stefan Klebert, current CEO of GEA Group, has an estimated net worth of around $10 million due to his executive compensation, bonuses, stock options, and long-term incentives from leading the multinational industrial engineering company.

TAFE (Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited)

Mallika Srinivasan's estimated net worth of around $500 million stems from her leadership at TAFE, one of the world's largest tractor manufacturers, and strategic investments in allied sectors like agri-machinery and technology.

DeLaval

Paul Lofgren, current CEO of DeLaval, is estimated to have a net worth of around $3 million USD primarily due to his executive compensation, stock options, and long-term leadership roles within the agricultural technology sector.

Raven Industries

Eric Shaner, as CEO of Raven Industries, has an estimated net worth of around $3 million, primarily derived from his executive compensation, company stock options, and bonuses accumulated during his leadership tenure.

Valtra

Saku Heinonen, current CEO of Valtra, holds an estimated net worth of around $1 million, largely attributed to his executive salary, performance bonuses, and long-term incentives at AGCO Corporation's Valtra division.

PotashCorp (Nutrien)

Ken Seitz, current CEO of Nutrien (formerly PotashCorp), has an estimated net worth of around $15 million due to his executive salary, performance-based bonuses, long-term incentive payouts, and substantial equity holdings in Nutrien.

Case IH (Case International Harvester)

Scott W. Wine's estimated net worth of around $60 million is primarily attributed to his executive compensation, bonuses, and stock awards accumulated from leadership roles at CNH Industrial (parent of Case IH) and previously at other major corporations.

AG Leader Technology

Al Myers, founder and CEO of AG Leader Technology, has accumulated an estimated net worth of $150 million USD through his company's leadership in precision agriculture solutions and sustained growth in global agri-tech markets.

Arysta LifeScience

Anand Nambiar, current CEO of Arysta LifeScience, has an estimated net worth of around $5 million, primarily derived from his executive compensation, long-term incentives, and equity holdings in the agrochemical and life sciences sector.

Sakata Seed Corporation

Hiroshi Sakata's estimated net worth of around $100 million is attributed to his leadership role and substantial shareholding in Sakata Seed Corporation, a global horticultural seed producer with consistent profitability.

Netafim

Gaby Miodownik's estimated net worth of around $3 million USD is derived from his executive compensation as CEO of Netafim, a global leader in smart irrigation solutions under the Orbia umbrella.

Pivot Bio

Chris Abbott's estimated net worth of around $5 million USD is primarily derived from his executive compensation, equity holdings, and performance-based incentives at Pivot Bio, as well as prior leadership roles at major agribusiness and investment firms.

Farmer’s Edge

Vibhore Arora, CEO of Farmer's Edge, has an estimated net worth of $1-5 million, primarily derived from executive compensation, stock options, and prior senior roles at companies like Amazon and Schneider Electric.

SDF Group (Same Deutz-Fahr Group)

Lodovico Bussolati, CEO of Same Deutz-Fahr Group (SDF Group), has an estimated net worth of around $10 million, primarily accumulated through executive compensation, company equity holdings, and long-term leadership in the agricultural machinery sector.