DENVER — The board of directors for flour milling and ingredient company Ardent Mills announced the appointment of Sheryl Wallace as CEO, effective July 8. This follows the early May announcement of current CEO Dan Dye’s retirement.
“I am honored to lead Ardent Mills into its next phase of growth, building on the strong foundation established by Dan, whom I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the course of my career,” Wallace said. “From farm to fork, I have had the opportunity to work across the breadth of the food, agriculture, energy, and financial services industries and serve in many capacities. I am excited to both return to flour milling and drive the growth of our emerging nutrition business, partnering with our talented Ardent Mills team to serve customers, support our communities, and ultimately deliver on our purpose of transforming how the world is nourished.”
“I am honored to lead Ardent Mills into its next phase of growth, building on the strong foundation established by Dan, whom I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the course of my career.” — Sheryl Wallace | incoming CEO |
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Wallace, who served on the Ardent Mills board since 2020, brings nearly 30 years of experience to the role and has a successful track record of leadership in food and agriculture. She currently serves as Cargill’s president of US origination and grain and was previously corporate VP and global leader of the company’s Risk Management Group.
“Sheryl’s unwavering dedication to Ardent Mills’ core values — trust, serving, simplicity, and safety — has been clear throughout her tenure on the Ardent Mills Board,” said Dave Marberger, an Ardent Mills board member. “Her exceptional ability to cultivate a culture of empowerment and drive innovative growth uniquely positions her to lead Ardent Mills into its next chapter. Sheryl’s track record in the agribusiness sector, combined with her ability to foster strong relationships, will inspire teams and enhance partnerships with customers, suppliers and industry stakeholders.”
Wallace has also served with various industry associations. This includes serving on the executive committee and board of the National Grain and Feed Association; being an executive sponsor of Cargill’s Global Women’s Network; working for the National Futures Association as director; and being one of the inaugural members of the Women in Agriculture’s Advisory Board.
