AGI Leadership
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.
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 Vice President EMEA. He joined AGI in 2015 and oversees AGI’s operations across EMEA and RUK regions. Mr. Carpin holds an MBA from CUOA University and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Padua.
Cristiano Carpin
Senior Vice President, EIA – EMEA, India, APAC
Cristiano Carpin is the Vice President EMEA. He joined AGI in 2015 and oversees AGI’s operations across EMEA and RUK regions. Mr. Carpin holds an MBA from CUOA University and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from the University of Padua.
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.
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.
Marie McKeegan
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Marie McKeegan is the Senior Vice President, Human Resources. She joined AGI in 2019 and leads all human resource functions around the world. Ms. McKeegan holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Montclair State University.
Marie McKeegan
Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Marie McKeegan is the Senior Vice President, Human Resources. She joined AGI in 2019 and leads all human resource functions around the world. Ms. McKeegan holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Montclair State 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, Marketing and Customer Experience
David Postill is AGI’s Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience. He joined AGI in 2017 and leads all marketing and customer experience functions for AGI around the world. Mr. Postill holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Queen’s University.
David Postill
Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience
David Postill is AGI’s Senior Vice President, Marketing and Customer Experience. He joined AGI in 2017 and leads all marketing and customer experience functions for AGI around the world. Mr. Postill holds an MBA from Duke University and a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Queen’s University.
Noam Silberstein
Senior Vice President, Global Feed
Noam Silberstein is the Senior Vice President, Global Feed. He joined AGI in 2017 and is accountable for sales, sales execution, and project delivery across the Global Feed platform. In addition to Feed, Mr. Silberstein also leads AGI’s M&A, integration, corporate development, and strategic initiatives around the world. Mr. Silberstein holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McGill University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Noam Silberstein
Senior Vice President, Global Feed
Noam Silberstein is the Senior Vice President, Global Feed. He joined AGI in 2017 and is accountable for sales, sales execution, and project delivery across the Global Feed platform. In addition to Feed, Mr. Silberstein also leads AGI’s M&A, integration, corporate development, and strategic initiatives around the world. Mr. Silberstein holds a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from McGill University and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
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.
Harsha Bhojraj
Vice President, Manufacturing
Harsha Bhojraj is AGI’s Vice President, Manufacturing. He joined AGI in 2022 and has direct management responsibility for all of AGI’s manufacturing facilities across the globe. Mr. Bhojraj received his MS, Engineering from the University of Tennessee, and his Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University.
Harsha Bhojraj
Vice President, Manufacturing
Harsha Bhojraj is AGI’s Vice President, Manufacturing. He joined AGI in 2022 and has direct management responsibility for all of AGI’s manufacturing facilities across the globe. Mr. Bhojraj received his MS, Engineering from the University of Tennessee, and his Executive MBA from Vanderbilt University.
Mike Hand
Vice President, North America Commercial
Mike Hand is AGI’s Vice President, North America Commercial. He joined AGI in 2021 and is accountable for our North America Commercial business and sales teams. 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, North America Commercial
Mike Hand is AGI’s Vice President, North America Commercial. He joined AGI in 2021 and is accountable for our North America Commercial business and sales teams. Mr. Hand graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Engineering and an MBA designation from the University of Michigan.
Brian Harder
Vice President, Global Foods
Brian Harder is AGI’s Vice President, Global Foods. He joined AGI in 2018 and is accountable for sales, sales execution and project delivery across the Global Foods platform. Mr. Harder has an extensive background in the agriculture processing industry as well as experience in Energy, Defense and Automotive industries. He is a certified Master Black Belt, holds various ASQ certifications and has a degree in Electronic Technology.
Brian Harder
Vice President, Global Foods
Brian Harder is AGI’s Vice President, Global Foods. He joined AGI in 2018 and is accountable for sales, sales execution and project delivery across the Global Foods platform. Mr. Harder has an extensive background in the agriculture processing industry as well as experience in Energy, Defense and Automotive industries. He is a certified Master Black Belt, holds various ASQ certifications and has a degree in Electronic Technology.
Shannon Hinrichs
Vice President, Sales Execution
Shannon Hinrichs is AGI’s Vice President, North America Sales Execution. She joined AGI in 2017 and is accountable for AGI’s Sales Execution team, including application engineering, quoting, parts and service, order execution and project management. Mrs. Hinrichs graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Bellevue University in Omaha, NE. She is a certified through the American Society of Quality as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Quality Engineer.
Shannon Hinrichs
Vice President, Sales Execution
Shannon Hinrichs is AGI’s Vice President, North America Sales Execution. She joined AGI in 2017 and is accountable for AGI’s Sales Execution team, including application engineering, quoting, parts and service, order execution and project management. Mrs. Hinrichs graduated from the University of Nebraska with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business and a Master of Business Administration Degree from Bellevue University in Omaha, NE. She is a certified through the American Society of Quality as a Six Sigma Black Belt and Quality Engineer.
Rustom Mistry
Vice President, SEA
Ruston Mistry is AGI’s Vice President, SEA. 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, SEA
Ruston Mistry is AGI’s Vice President, SEA. 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.
Subroto Pyne
Vice President, Global Product Management
Subroto Pyne is AGI’s Vice President Global Product Management. He joined AGI in 2021 and leads all development, maintenance and support of our global product portfolio. Mr. Pyne holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA as well as an Executive Education Certificate, Global Product Strategy from the Kellogg School of Business.
Subroto Pyne
Vice President, Global Product Management
Subroto Pyne is AGI’s Vice President Global Product Management. He joined AGI in 2021 and leads all development, maintenance and support of our global product portfolio. Mr. Pyne holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA as well as an Executive Education Certificate, Global Product Strategy from the Kellogg School of Business.
Jeison Santaniello
Director, LATAM
Jeison Santaniello is AGI’s Director of LATAM. He joined AGI in 2009 and is accountable for AGI’s sales across Latin America. Mr. Santaniello is a graduate of Red River College Polytechnic and Athabasca University.
Jeison Santaniello
Director, LATAM
Jeison Santaniello is AGI’s Director of LATAM. He joined AGI in 2009 and is accountable for AGI’s sales across Latin America. Mr. Santaniello is a graduate of Red River College Polytechnic and Athabasca University.