The new nine-person board combines veteran industry leadership with specialized expertise in agricultural technology and corporate management. Joining Greg Page are Klaus Engel, David Everitt, Janet Giesselman, Jean-Marc Gilson, future CEO Luke Kissam, Nayaki Nayyar, Christopher Policinski, and Patrick Ward. While most directors are drawn from Corteva’s existing board, this specific lineup will transition to the new entity upon completion of the spin-off.
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Corteva Sets Nine-Member Board for Upcoming Crop Protection Spin-off
With the planned fourth-quarter 2026 separation of its crop protection division approaching, Corteva Inc. has unveiled the leadership team tasked with steering the standalone entity. Former Cargill executive Greg Page will assume the role of independent chair, overseeing a board focused on innovation and an asset-light operating model.
Management expects the independent company to prioritize a high-growth, innovation-driven portfolio. The strategy centers on leveraging first-mover advantages in nature-inspired technologies and maintaining high operational efficiency. By streamlining its business model, the firm aims to capture market share in regions that prioritize product differentiation over commodity-scale volume.
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