Leadership in Global Food Security
We’re set on strengthening and securing the global food supply chain, a mission that starts with our leaders. Together, we’re working to positively impact global food systems.
Paul Householder
President & CEO
Paul joined AGI in 2019 as EVP, International with responsibility for leading all aspects of AGI's businesses outside of North America. In 2020, Paul was promoted to EVP, Global Operations with expanded responsibility including coverage of AGI's North American businesses. In 2021, Paul was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, providing strategic, organizational, and administrative leadership to the day-to-day operations of AGI's business. Paul was again promoted to President & CEO of AGI in September of 2022.
Prior to AGI, Paul spent 28 years at Air Products and Chemicals, where he progressed through several senior positions, including general management roles with full P&L ownership of businesses in the U.S. and Brazil. In addition, Paul held several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering.
Paul holds a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College, an MBA from Lehigh University, and has completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard.
Prior to AGI, Paul spent 28 years at Air Products and Chemicals, where he progressed through several senior positions, including general management roles with full P&L ownership of businesses in the U.S. and Brazil. In addition, Paul held several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering.
Paul holds a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College, an MBA from Lehigh University, and has completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard.
Paul Householder
President & CEO
Paul joined AGI in 2019 as EVP, International with responsibility for leading all aspects of AGI's businesses outside of North America. In 2020, Paul was promoted to EVP, Global Operations with expanded responsibility including coverage of AGI's North American businesses. In 2021, Paul was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, providing strategic, organizational, and administrative leadership to the day-to-day operations of AGI's business. Paul was again promoted to President & CEO of AGI in September of 2022.
Prior to AGI, Paul spent 28 years at Air Products and Chemicals, where he progressed through several senior positions, including general management roles with full P&L ownership of businesses in the U.S. and Brazil. In addition, Paul held several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering.
Paul holds a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College, an MBA from Lehigh University, and has completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard.
Prior to AGI, Paul spent 28 years at Air Products and Chemicals, where he progressed through several senior positions, including general management roles with full P&L ownership of businesses in the U.S. and Brazil. In addition, Paul held several global leadership roles focusing on continuous improvement, business development, sales, and engineering.
Paul holds a BSc degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lafayette College, an MBA from Lehigh University, and has completed the Executive Leadership Program at Harvard.
Jim Rudyk
Chief Financial Officer
Jim has more than 20 years of extensive financial and operational experience with a diverse range of organizations. Prior to joining AGI, Jim served as CFO for a number of public and private firms in a variety of industries including his most recent position with Sofina Foods a Canadian food processing Company with reach across Canada.
Jim Rudyk
Chief Financial Officer
Jim has more than 20 years of extensive financial and operational experience with a diverse range of organizations. Prior to joining AGI, Jim served as CFO for a number of public and private firms in a variety of industries including his most recent position with Sofina Foods a Canadian food processing Company with reach across Canada.
Kate Glasser
Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Americas Commercial
Kate Glasser is the Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Americas Commercial. She joined AGI in 2023 and oversees AGI’s global business functions including product management, sales execution, manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering, and project management, in addition to the Commercial business for the Americas. Ms. Glasser holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor's in Mathematics from the University of Rochester.
Kate Glasser
Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Americas Commercial
Kate Glasser is the Executive Vice President, Global Operations and Americas Commercial. She joined AGI in 2023 and oversees AGI’s global business functions including product management, sales execution, manufacturing, supply chain, and engineering, and project management, in addition to the Commercial business for the Americas. Ms. Glasser holds an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor's in Mathematics from the University of Rochester.
Paul Brisebois
Senior Vice President, Canada
Paul Brisebois is the Senior Vice President - Canada. He joined AGI in 2012 and oversees AGI’s operations in Canada. Mr. Brisebois holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Saskatchewan.
Paul Brisebois
Senior Vice President, Canada
Paul Brisebois is the Senior Vice President - Canada. He joined AGI in 2012 and oversees AGI’s operations in Canada. Mr. Brisebois holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Saskatchewan.
Cristiano Carpin
Senior Vice President, EIA – EMEA, India, APAC
Cristiano Carpin is the Senior Vice President, EIA – EMEA, India, APAC.
He joined AGI in 2016 with the FRAME acquisition and has worked closely with AGI to integrate FRAME, PTM, and TRAMCO Europe while transforming these operations into efficient, customer-centric operations. Under his guidance the EMEA team has expanded their customer base to deliver sales services, quoting, engineering, and sales execution beyond EMEA to include LATAM, India, and APAC.
Mr. Carpin holds Master in Business Administration from CUOA University and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Padua and has an extensive background in organization, sales and manufacturing.
He joined AGI in 2016 with the FRAME acquisition and has worked closely with AGI to integrate FRAME, PTM, and TRAMCO Europe while transforming these operations into efficient, customer-centric operations. Under his guidance the EMEA team has expanded their customer base to deliver sales services, quoting, engineering, and sales execution beyond EMEA to include LATAM, India, and APAC.
Mr. Carpin holds Master in Business Administration from CUOA University and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Padua and has an extensive background in organization, sales and manufacturing.
Cristiano Carpin
Senior Vice President, EIA – EMEA, India, APAC
Cristiano Carpin is the Senior Vice President, EIA – EMEA, India, APAC.
He joined AGI in 2016 with the FRAME acquisition and has worked closely with AGI to integrate FRAME, PTM, and TRAMCO Europe while transforming these operations into efficient, customer-centric operations. Under his guidance the EMEA team has expanded their customer base to deliver sales services, quoting, engineering, and sales execution beyond EMEA to include LATAM, India, and APAC.
Mr. Carpin holds Master in Business Administration from CUOA University and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Padua and has an extensive background in organization, sales and manufacturing.
He joined AGI in 2016 with the FRAME acquisition and has worked closely with AGI to integrate FRAME, PTM, and TRAMCO Europe while transforming these operations into efficient, customer-centric operations. Under his guidance the EMEA team has expanded their customer base to deliver sales services, quoting, engineering, and sales execution beyond EMEA to include LATAM, India, and APAC.
Mr. Carpin holds Master in Business Administration from CUOA University and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Padua and has an extensive background in organization, sales and manufacturing.
Michael Gagnier
Lead Transformation Officer
Michael has over 30 years of experience transforming organizations through technology innovation, working in executive technology positions in financial services, manufacturing and retail sectors. Michael has had a significant career in IT, with CIO roles at large IT organizations such as Sonnet Insurance and MD Management, where he took on the Chief Transformation Officer role in addition to his CIO responsibilities. Continuing his focus on transformation projects, Michael went on to be the Head of Transformation with Andrew Peller Ltd., one of the largest Canadian owned Wine and Alcohol companies, leading the complete replacement of their core ERP technology. Most recently, he was the Chief Innovation/Transformation Officer with People Corp, the fastest growing benefits insurance company in Canada.
Michael Gagnier
Lead Transformation Officer
Michael has over 30 years of experience transforming organizations through technology innovation, working in executive technology positions in financial services, manufacturing and retail sectors. Michael has had a significant career in IT, with CIO roles at large IT organizations such as Sonnet Insurance and MD Management, where he took on the Chief Transformation Officer role in addition to his CIO responsibilities. Continuing his focus on transformation projects, Michael went on to be the Head of Transformation with Andrew Peller Ltd., one of the largest Canadian owned Wine and Alcohol companies, leading the complete replacement of their core ERP technology. Most recently, he was the Chief Innovation/Transformation Officer with People Corp, the fastest growing benefits insurance company in Canada.
Sarajeni Hammond
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
Sarajeni Hammond is the Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources. She joined AGI in 2024 and leads all HR globally, which includes a portfolio of HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Operations, Rewards and Analytics, Talent Management, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Ms. Hammond holds an MBA from Fontbonne University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration and Organizational Development from the University of Missouri St. Louis.
Sarajeni Hammond
Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources
Sarajeni Hammond is the Senior Vice President, Global Human Resources. She joined AGI in 2024 and leads all HR globally, which includes a portfolio of HR Business Partners, Centers of Excellence, Operations, Rewards and Analytics, Talent Management, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Ms. Hammond holds an MBA from Fontbonne University and a Bachelor's in Business Administration and Organizational Development from the University of Missouri St. Louis.
Ryan Kipp
Senior Vice President, Legal
Ryan Kipp is the Senior Vice President, Legal. He Joined AGI in 2016 and serves as AGI’s general counsel, secretary to the Board of Directors and is responsible for all legal functions around the world. Mr. Kipp holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Thompson Rivers University.
Ryan Kipp
Senior Vice President, Legal
Ryan Kipp is the Senior Vice President, Legal. He Joined AGI in 2016 and serves as AGI’s general counsel, secretary to the Board of Directors and is responsible for all legal functions around the world. Mr. Kipp holds a Bachelor of Laws Degree from the University of Manitoba and a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree from Thompson Rivers University.
Scott McKernan
Senior Vice President, USA
Scott McKernan is the Senior Vice President, USA. He joined AGI in 2019 and oversees AGI’s Operations in the USA. Mr. McKernan holds an undergraduate Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Scott McKernan
Senior Vice President, USA
Scott McKernan is the Senior Vice President, USA. He joined AGI in 2019 and oversees AGI’s Operations in the USA. Mr. McKernan holds an undergraduate Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Nicolle Parker, CPA
Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Systems
Nicolle Parker is the Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Systems. She joined AGI in 2000 and leads all financial and IT functions around the world. Ms. Parker holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Manitoba and is a Certified Management Accountant.
Nicolle Parker, CPA
Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Systems
Nicolle Parker is the Senior Vice President, Finance & Information Systems. She joined AGI in 2000 and leads all financial and IT functions around the world. Ms. Parker holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Manitoba and is a Certified Management Accountant.
David Postill
Senior Vice President, AGI Digital and Global Marketing
David Postill is AGI’s Senior Vice President, AGI Digital and Global Marketing. He joined AGI in 2017. In his business operations role, he leads the AGI Digital business unit which includes AGI’s Farmobile, IntelliFarms, SureTrack, BinManager, and CMC technologies and products. Postill also serves as AGI’s most senior Global Marketing executive with responsibility for all aspects of the company’s marketing function around the world. Mr. Postill holds an MBA from Duke University (North Carolina) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Queen’s University (Canada).
David Postill
Senior Vice President, AGI Digital and Global Marketing
David Postill is AGI’s Senior Vice President, AGI Digital and Global Marketing. He joined AGI in 2017. In his business operations role, he leads the AGI Digital business unit which includes AGI’s Farmobile, IntelliFarms, SureTrack, BinManager, and CMC technologies and products. Postill also serves as AGI’s most senior Global Marketing executive with responsibility for all aspects of the company’s marketing function around the world. Mr. Postill holds an MBA from Duke University (North Carolina) and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Queen’s University (Canada).
Noam Silberstein
Senior Vice President, Global Food & Feed
Noam Silberstein is the Senior Vice President, Global Food & Feed. He joined AGI in 2017 and is accountable for sales, engineering, manufacturing and project delivery across the Global Food & Feed Platform. Mr. Silberstein also leads AGI’s Corporate Development Function, including M&A, strategy, investor relations, and sustainability. Mr. Silberstein holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McGill University, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Noam Silberstein
Senior Vice President, Global Food & Feed
Noam Silberstein is the Senior Vice President, Global Food & Feed. He joined AGI in 2017 and is accountable for sales, engineering, manufacturing and project delivery across the Global Food & Feed Platform. Mr. Silberstein also leads AGI’s Corporate Development Function, including M&A, strategy, investor relations, and sustainability. Mr. Silberstein holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McGill University, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and is a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
Rajan Aggarwal
Vice President, India
Rajan Aggarwal is a proactive leader with strong business acumen having more than 30 years of vast experience in Agri-business Sector. He holds technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration. Prior to joining AGI, he has worked with large tractor manufacturing organizations like Punjab Tractors, Eicher, Escorts, Case New Holland, FIAT & Deutz-Fahr in the sales and marketing domain. He has in-depth knowledge in agri-business management and has presented paper on farm mechanization at National Agri Science, CII and a few other national forums. HSe is rated amongst top 25 rural marketing managers in India.
Rajan Aggarwal
Vice President, India
Rajan Aggarwal is a proactive leader with strong business acumen having more than 30 years of vast experience in Agri-business Sector. He holds technical qualifications in Mechanical Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration. Prior to joining AGI, he has worked with large tractor manufacturing organizations like Punjab Tractors, Eicher, Escorts, Case New Holland, FIAT & Deutz-Fahr in the sales and marketing domain. He has in-depth knowledge in agri-business management and has presented paper on farm mechanization at National Agri Science, CII and a few other national forums. HSe is rated amongst top 25 rural marketing managers in India.
Matt Kurtz
Vice President, NA Sales Execution and Global Project Management
Matt Kurtz is the Vice President, North America Sales Execution and Global Project Management. He joined AGI in 2024 and is responsible for driving project delivery excellence in support of AGI’s operations worldwide in addition to managing its North America Sales Execution teams. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from Tulane University in New Orleans and an MBA from California State University, Bakersfield.
Matt Kurtz
Vice President, NA Sales Execution and Global Project Management
Matt Kurtz is the Vice President, North America Sales Execution and Global Project Management. He joined AGI in 2024 and is responsible for driving project delivery excellence in support of AGI’s operations worldwide in addition to managing its North America Sales Execution teams. Matt holds a bachelor’s degree in finance and marketing from Tulane University in New Orleans and an MBA from California State University, Bakersfield.
Mike Hand
Vice President, Americas Commercial
Mike Hand is AGI’s Vice President, North Americas Commercial Sales. He joined AGI in 2021 and is responsible for our commercial businesses and sales teams in North and South America. Mr. Hand graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Engineering and an MBA designation from the University of Michigan.
Mike Hand
Vice President, Americas Commercial
Mike Hand is AGI’s Vice President, North Americas Commercial Sales. He joined AGI in 2021 and is responsible for our commercial businesses and sales teams in North and South America. Mr. Hand graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Engineering and an MBA designation from the University of Michigan.
Rustom Mistry
Vice President – Asia Pacific | Managing Director - Ag Growth Intl (Thailand) Ltd.
Rustom Mistry is AGI’s Vice President – Asia Pacific | Managing Director - Ag Growth International (Thailand) Ltd. He joined AGI in 2020 and is responsible for all AGI activities across South East Asia and Australia. Mr. Mistry has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Walchand College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India.
Rustom Mistry
Vice President – Asia Pacific | Managing Director - Ag Growth Intl (Thailand) Ltd.
Rustom Mistry is AGI’s Vice President – Asia Pacific | Managing Director - Ag Growth International (Thailand) Ltd. He joined AGI in 2020 and is responsible for all AGI activities across South East Asia and Australia. Mr. Mistry has a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Walchand College of Engineering, Maharashtra, India.
Henry Palomino
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Henry Palomino is AGI’s Vice President, Global Supply Chain. He joined AGI in 2022 and is accountable for overall material cost performance and associated supplier relationships for the global AGI business. Mr. Palomino holds an MBA in Finance and Operations from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois as well as a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Henry Palomino
Vice President, Global Supply Chain
Henry Palomino is AGI’s Vice President, Global Supply Chain. He joined AGI in 2022 and is accountable for overall material cost performance and associated supplier relationships for the global AGI business. Mr. Palomino holds an MBA in Finance and Operations from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, Illinois as well as a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia.
Justin Paterson
Vice President, Global Engineering
Justin Paterson is AGI’s Vice President, Global Engineering. He joined AGI in 2018 and is responsible for creating and implementing global engineering policies and procedures, monitoring compliance, and ensuring a consistent approach to engineering across AGI. Mr. Paterson has a BSc in Agricultural Science and a BSc in Civil Engineering and is a registered professional engineer and registered professional agrologist.
Justin Paterson
Vice President, Global Engineering
Justin Paterson is AGI’s Vice President, Global Engineering. He joined AGI in 2018 and is responsible for creating and implementing global engineering policies and procedures, monitoring compliance, and ensuring a consistent approach to engineering across AGI. Mr. Paterson has a BSc in Agricultural Science and a BSc in Civil Engineering and is a registered professional engineer and registered professional agrologist.
Francisco Prado
Vice President, Brazil Operations
Francisco joined AGI Brazil in 2018, as Assistant Managing Director, and has played a significant role in achieving Brazil’s successful business results within the region. Francisco graduated from Sao Paulo University (USP - Brazil) with a Production Engineering Degree and an MBA in Business Management Degree from the University of Michigan - Dearborn, USA.
Francisco Prado
Vice President, Brazil Operations
Francisco joined AGI Brazil in 2018, as Assistant Managing Director, and has played a significant role in achieving Brazil’s successful business results within the region. Francisco graduated from Sao Paulo University (USP - Brazil) with a Production Engineering Degree and an MBA in Business Management Degree from the University of Michigan - Dearborn, USA.