AGCO Appoints James C. Collins, Jr. to its Board of Directors

AGCO announced the appointment of James C. Collins, Jr. to its Board of Directors, effective April 1, 2026. Collins brings nearly four decades of leadership experience across the global agriculture and food value chain, with a strong track record of driving innovation, growth and sustainable outcomes.

"Jim's leadership experience and deep understanding of global agriculture will be a tremendous asset to AGCO," said Eric Hansotia, AGCO Chairman, President and CEO. "His proven ability to scale innovation and partner with farmers worldwide aligns directly with our Farmer-First strategy and our vision to be the trusted partner for industry-leading smart farming solutions."

Collins previously served as Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board of Directors of Corteva Agriscience after he led the creation of the agriscience company in 2019 following the DowDuPont merger. He joined DuPont in 1984 and held senior leadership roles across multiple businesses, including Chief Operating Officer of DowDuPont's Agriculture Division and Executive Vice President of DuPont's agricultural segments.