Management ChangeApr 14, 2026, 12:50 PM
Corteva Names Executive Leadership for SpinCo & New Corteva
AI Summary
Corteva, Inc. announced the initial executive leadership teams for its planned spin-off, separating its seed business (SpinCo) from its crop protection business (New Corteva). Current CEO Charles V. Magro will become CEO of SpinCo, alongside other key executives transitioning to SpinCo roles. Luther Kissam was appointed CEO of New Corteva, effective at the spin-off, and will join Corteva on June 1, 2026, as CEO of the Crop Protection Business Unit.
Key Highlights
- Charles V. Magro to be CEO of SpinCo.
- David P. Johnson to be CFO of SpinCo.
- Samuel R. Eathington to be CTO of SpinCo.
- Judd M. O Connor to be Chief Commercial and Operations Officer of SpinCo.
- Luther Kissam appointed CEO of New Corteva, effective at spin-off.