After 41 years with Land O’Lakes Inc., Dave Seehusen, executive vice president, Ag Business Development, is retiring effective March 5.
Viterra Inc. has appointed Rob Gordon as president, South East Asia, and Viterra senior vice-president. He will work with the management team to integrate and enhance the company’s Australian and New Zealand operations to achieve higher performance and optimal operating efficiencies, with a focus on superior service to growers and customers. In the longer term, he will also work with the global executive management team to identify and pursue further growth of Viterra’s presence in Australia, New Zealand, and South East Asia, consistent with Viterra’s overall plans for diversification and global growth.
Most recently, Gordon served as the CEO and managing director of Dairy Farmers Pty Ltd. in Sydney, leading its transformation from a farmer-owned co-operative to a leading Australian-branded consumer goods company. Prior to that, he was managing director for Goodman Fielder Consumer Foods Pty Ltd. The early part of his career was with Unilever, where he had various operational roles across the supply chain in the UK, mainland Europe, and Australia. Gordon’s appointment is effective immediately. He will report to Fran Malecha, chief operating officer, and will be based in Adelaide, Australia.