Board of Directors
Janet Giesselman
Presidenta del Comité de Compensación y Recursos Humanos
Janet es directora corporativa de Omnova Solutions Inc. (una empresa pública de Ohio de productos químicos especializados e ingeniería de superficie) donde se desempeña como presidenta del Comité de Compensación. También es directora de Twin Disc, Incorporated (una empresa pública de Wisconsin de equipos de transmisión de energía marina y para trabajos pesados fuera de la carretera) donde es presidenta del Comité de Compensación y Desarrollo Ejecutivo, y también es miembro de los comités de Auditoría y Nombramiento y Gobernanza. También es directora de McCain Foods Limited (una empresa privada de alimentos congelados, productos agrícolas y transporte con sede en New Brunswick) y ocupa la presidencia de su Comité de Seguridad y Sustentabilidad, y es miembro de sus comités de Auditoría y Compensación y Gestión. Janet tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en la agricultura, la energía y la industria química especializada y de materias primas, tanto en los Estados Unidos como a nivel internacional, y ha dirigido empresas en los Estados Unidos, Europa, América Latina, el Oriente Medio y Asia. De 2001 a 2010, Janet ocupó numerosos cargos directivos en The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”), entre ellos los de presidenta y directora general de Dow Oil & Gas, vicepresidenta de Dow AgroSciences y vicepresidenta de Dow Latex (Suiza). Antes de incorporarse a Dow, Giesselman ocupó diferentes puestos de liderazgo en marketing y planificación estratégica en Rohm & Haas Company, una empresa de materiales especializados y de rendimiento. Janet obtuvo la Licenciatura en Biología en la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania y tiene una Maestría en Patología Vegetal otorgada por la Universidad de Florida.
Janet Giesselman
Presidenta del Comité de Compensación y Recursos Humanos
Janet es directora corporativa de Omnova Solutions Inc. (una empresa pública de Ohio de productos químicos especializados e ingeniería de superficie) donde se desempeña como presidenta del Comité de Compensación. También es directora de Twin Disc, Incorporated (una empresa pública de Wisconsin de equipos de transmisión de energía marina y para trabajos pesados fuera de la carretera) donde es presidenta del Comité de Compensación y Desarrollo Ejecutivo, y también es miembro de los comités de Auditoría y Nombramiento y Gobernanza. También es directora de McCain Foods Limited (una empresa privada de alimentos congelados, productos agrícolas y transporte con sede en New Brunswick) y ocupa la presidencia de su Comité de Seguridad y Sustentabilidad, y es miembro de sus comités de Auditoría y Compensación y Gestión. Janet tiene más de 30 años de experiencia en la agricultura, la energía y la industria química especializada y de materias primas, tanto en los Estados Unidos como a nivel internacional, y ha dirigido empresas en los Estados Unidos, Europa, América Latina, el Oriente Medio y Asia. De 2001 a 2010, Janet ocupó numerosos cargos directivos en The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”), entre ellos los de presidenta y directora general de Dow Oil & Gas, vicepresidenta de Dow AgroSciences y vicepresidenta de Dow Latex (Suiza). Antes de incorporarse a Dow, Giesselman ocupó diferentes puestos de liderazgo en marketing y planificación estratégica en Rohm & Haas Company, una empresa de materiales especializados y de rendimiento. Janet obtuvo la Licenciatura en Biología en la Universidad Estatal de Pensilvania y tiene una Maestría en Patología Vegetal otorgada por la Universidad de Florida.
David White
CA, ICD.D, presidente del comité de auditoría
Actualmente, David es socio general de First Call Services LLC, una sociedad tenedora de acciones y de asesoramiento. David ocupó varios puestos financieros y operativos de alto nivel en John Labatt Limited, Lawson Mardon Group Inc. y Laidlaw Inc., y más recientemente fue director ejecutivo de TransCare Inc., una empresa de transporte médico, y presidente y director de operaciones de Student Transportation of America, una empresa que cotizaba en la Bolsa de valores de Toronto (TSX). En el 2018, fue nombrado miembro de la junta de Avicanna Inc., una corporación biofarmacéutica canadiense centrada en productos derivados de cannabinoides, donde ocupa la presidencia del Comité de Auditoría. David es contador público canadiense desde 1978. Es licenciado recibido en la Universidad de Western Ontario, tiene una Maestría en Administración de Negocios de la Universidad de Toronto y, en el 2013, recibió la designación ICD.D del Instituto de Directores Corporativos (Institute of Corporate Directors).
David White
CA, ICD.D, presidente del comité de auditoría
Actualmente, David es socio general de First Call Services LLC, una sociedad tenedora de acciones y de asesoramiento. David ocupó varios puestos financieros y operativos de alto nivel en John Labatt Limited, Lawson Mardon Group Inc. y Laidlaw Inc., y más recientemente fue director ejecutivo de TransCare Inc., una empresa de transporte médico, y presidente y director de operaciones de Student Transportation of America, una empresa que cotizaba en la Bolsa de valores de Toronto (TSX). En el 2018, fue nombrado miembro de la junta de Avicanna Inc., una corporación biofarmacéutica canadiense centrada en productos derivados de cannabinoides, donde ocupa la presidencia del Comité de Auditoría. David es contador público canadiense desde 1978. Es licenciado recibido en la Universidad de Western Ontario, tiene una Maestría en Administración de Negocios de la Universidad de Toronto y, en el 2013, recibió la designación ICD.D del Instituto de Directores Corporativos (Institute of Corporate Directors).
Rohit Bhardwaj
Audit Committee Chair
Rohit has more than 25 years of business experience in publicly traded international organizations across multiple industries. He is currently Chief Financial Officer of Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (“Chemtrade”), a TSX-listed diversified industrial chemicals and services company. Rohit joined Chemtrade in 2006 and oversees the Finance, Information Technology, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, and Legal departments. He was previously Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Executive Vice President, Operations of Inscape Corporation, a TSX-listed office furniture manufacturer.
Rohit is a Certified Management Accountant (U.K.), a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (U.K.) and a Certified Public Accountant (CGA). He also has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and the Schulich School of Business (York University).
Rohit is a Certified Management Accountant (U.K.), a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (U.K.) and a Certified Public Accountant (CGA). He also has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and the Schulich School of Business (York University).
Rohit Bhardwaj
Audit Committee Chair
Rohit has more than 25 years of business experience in publicly traded international organizations across multiple industries. He is currently Chief Financial Officer of Chemtrade Logistics Income Fund (“Chemtrade”), a TSX-listed diversified industrial chemicals and services company. Rohit joined Chemtrade in 2006 and oversees the Finance, Information Technology, Investor Relations, Corporate Development, and Legal departments. He was previously Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Secretary and Executive Vice President, Operations of Inscape Corporation, a TSX-listed office furniture manufacturer.
Rohit is a Certified Management Accountant (U.K.), a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (U.K.) and a Certified Public Accountant (CGA). He also has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and the Schulich School of Business (York University).
Rohit is a Certified Management Accountant (U.K.), a fellow of the Chartered Association of Certified Accountants (U.K.) and a Certified Public Accountant (CGA). He also has an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern University) and the Schulich School of Business (York University).
Anne De Greef-Safft
Directora
Desde el 2018, Anne es asesora estratégica de Windjammer Capital Investors, una empresa mediana de capital privado, y es miembro de la junta directiva de dos empresas de la cartera de inversiones de Windjammer. Además, brinda asesoramiento de consultoría estratégica a Windjammer, así como servicios operativos a sus empresas de la cartera de inversiones. Antes de trabajar en Windjammer, Anne fue presidenta de la división de Equipos para servicios de la industria alimenticia de Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI), que operan en los Estados Unidos, México y Europa. Antes de eso, del 2002 al 2014, Anne ocupó cuatro cargos sucesivos en Danaher Corporation, una empresa innovadora en materia de ciencia y tecnología en todo el mundo (NYSE: DHR), como presidenta de empresas operativas cada vez más complejas con sedes en América, Europa, Australia y Asia. Durante su permanencia en Danaher, potenció el sistema de negocios de Danaher para obtener resultados sostenibles, desarrollar el talento e integrar varias adquisiciones en mercados adyacentes. Antes de unirse a Danaher, ocupó diferentes puestos de gestión en áreas técnicas, de marketing y de ventas para empresas productoras tanto en los Estados Unidos como en Europa. Anne obtuvo su Maestría en Administración de Negocios en el Babson College de Wellesley, Massachusetts, y su Licenciatura en Ingeniería Eléctrica y su Maestría en Ingeniería Eléctrica de la Universidad Católica de Lovaina (KU Leuven), en Bélgica.
Anne De Greef-Safft
Directora
Desde el 2018, Anne es asesora estratégica de Windjammer Capital Investors, una empresa mediana de capital privado, y es miembro de la junta directiva de dos empresas de la cartera de inversiones de Windjammer. Además, brinda asesoramiento de consultoría estratégica a Windjammer, así como servicios operativos a sus empresas de la cartera de inversiones. Antes de trabajar en Windjammer, Anne fue presidenta de la división de Equipos para servicios de la industria alimenticia de Standex International Corporation (NYSE: SXI), que operan en los Estados Unidos, México y Europa. Antes de eso, del 2002 al 2014, Anne ocupó cuatro cargos sucesivos en Danaher Corporation, una empresa innovadora en materia de ciencia y tecnología en todo el mundo (NYSE: DHR), como presidenta de empresas operativas cada vez más complejas con sedes en América, Europa, Australia y Asia. Durante su permanencia en Danaher, potenció el sistema de negocios de Danaher para obtener resultados sostenibles, desarrollar el talento e integrar varias adquisiciones en mercados adyacentes. Antes de unirse a Danaher, ocupó diferentes puestos de gestión en áreas técnicas, de marketing y de ventas para empresas productoras tanto en los Estados Unidos como en Europa. Anne obtuvo su Maestría en Administración de Negocios en el Babson College de Wellesley, Massachusetts, y su Licenciatura en Ingeniería Eléctrica y su Maestría en Ingeniería Eléctrica de la Universidad Católica de Lovaina (KU Leuven), en Bélgica.
Bill Maslechko
Director
Bill es socio de Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP y cuenta con más de 30 años de experiencia en derecho corporativo y bursátil, lo que incluye mercados de capital, fusiones y adquisiciones, gestión corporativa, estrategia corporativa y activismo de accionistas, y cuenta con una vasta experiencia en la industria de los recursos naturales, la fabricación y la agricultura. Bill fue miembro de numerosos consejos de empresas públicas y privadas, y actualmente también es miembro del consejo de Rogers Sugar Ltd. Bill es Licenciado en Derecho, título que obtuvo en la Universidad de Toronto.
Bill Maslechko
Director
Bill es socio de Burnet, Duckworth & Palmer LLP y cuenta con más de 30 años de experiencia en derecho corporativo y bursátil, lo que incluye mercados de capital, fusiones y adquisiciones, gestión corporativa, estrategia corporativa y activismo de accionistas, y cuenta con una vasta experiencia en la industria de los recursos naturales, la fabricación y la agricultura. Bill fue miembro de numerosos consejos de empresas públicas y privadas, y actualmente también es miembro del consejo de Rogers Sugar Ltd. Bill es Licenciado en Derecho, título que obtuvo en la Universidad de Toronto.
Mary Shafer-Malicki
Director
Mary is a corporate director and currently serves on the board of directors of the following companies: Callon Petroleum, serving as chair of the Operations & Reserves Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee; and Gulfport Energy, serving as chair of the Nominating ESG Committee and is a member of the Compensation Committee. She previously served on public company boards in Australia, Houston, Scotland, and Denver.
Mary worked for Amoco Corporation and then BP Exploration Operating Company for 26 years in 10 locations and 6 countries. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, USA. During her career, she held operating roles in the US in Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, and Indiana. Her executive roles included international assignments as President and General Manager in the Netherlands (The Hague), General Manager and Business Unit Leader (Scotland), Director General for BP’s operations in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City), Chief Operating Officer/General Manager for BP’s in-country operations (Luanda Angola), and Senior Vice President/CEO for the entirety of BP’s Angola business (London). Mary retired from BP in 2009, and currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
Mary is also involved in various activities in the non-profit sector, including serving on boards focused on providing low income single mothers training and job placement, supporting microfinance entrepreneurs with business development and loans, and serving developmentally disabled communities. She currently serves on the University of Wyoming Foundation Board and Industrial Advisory Board for Chemical Engineering. She also serves on the Strategic Advisory Council for the Dean of Engineering at Oklahoma State University.
Mary worked for Amoco Corporation and then BP Exploration Operating Company for 26 years in 10 locations and 6 countries. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, USA. During her career, she held operating roles in the US in Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, and Indiana. Her executive roles included international assignments as President and General Manager in the Netherlands (The Hague), General Manager and Business Unit Leader (Scotland), Director General for BP’s operations in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City), Chief Operating Officer/General Manager for BP’s in-country operations (Luanda Angola), and Senior Vice President/CEO for the entirety of BP’s Angola business (London). Mary retired from BP in 2009, and currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
Mary is also involved in various activities in the non-profit sector, including serving on boards focused on providing low income single mothers training and job placement, supporting microfinance entrepreneurs with business development and loans, and serving developmentally disabled communities. She currently serves on the University of Wyoming Foundation Board and Industrial Advisory Board for Chemical Engineering. She also serves on the Strategic Advisory Council for the Dean of Engineering at Oklahoma State University.
Mary Shafer-Malicki
Director
Mary is a corporate director and currently serves on the board of directors of the following companies: Callon Petroleum, serving as chair of the Operations & Reserves Committee and is a member of the Audit Committee; and Gulfport Energy, serving as chair of the Nominating ESG Committee and is a member of the Compensation Committee. She previously served on public company boards in Australia, Houston, Scotland, and Denver.
Mary worked for Amoco Corporation and then BP Exploration Operating Company for 26 years in 10 locations and 6 countries. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, USA. During her career, she held operating roles in the US in Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, and Indiana. Her executive roles included international assignments as President and General Manager in the Netherlands (The Hague), General Manager and Business Unit Leader (Scotland), Director General for BP’s operations in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City), Chief Operating Officer/General Manager for BP’s in-country operations (Luanda Angola), and Senior Vice President/CEO for the entirety of BP’s Angola business (London). Mary retired from BP in 2009, and currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
Mary is also involved in various activities in the non-profit sector, including serving on boards focused on providing low income single mothers training and job placement, supporting microfinance entrepreneurs with business development and loans, and serving developmentally disabled communities. She currently serves on the University of Wyoming Foundation Board and Industrial Advisory Board for Chemical Engineering. She also serves on the Strategic Advisory Council for the Dean of Engineering at Oklahoma State University.
Mary worked for Amoco Corporation and then BP Exploration Operating Company for 26 years in 10 locations and 6 countries. She received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Oklahoma State University, Oklahoma, USA. During her career, she held operating roles in the US in Wyoming, Colorado, Texas, and Indiana. Her executive roles included international assignments as President and General Manager in the Netherlands (The Hague), General Manager and Business Unit Leader (Scotland), Director General for BP’s operations in Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City), Chief Operating Officer/General Manager for BP’s in-country operations (Luanda Angola), and Senior Vice President/CEO for the entirety of BP’s Angola business (London). Mary retired from BP in 2009, and currently resides in Denver, Colorado.
Mary is also involved in various activities in the non-profit sector, including serving on boards focused on providing low income single mothers training and job placement, supporting microfinance entrepreneurs with business development and loans, and serving developmentally disabled communities. She currently serves on the University of Wyoming Foundation Board and Industrial Advisory Board for Chemical Engineering. She also serves on the Strategic Advisory Council for the Dean of Engineering at Oklahoma State University.
Mike Frank
Governance & Sustainability Committee Chair
Mike Frank is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of UPL Corporation, a leading global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions. Prior to joining UPL, Mr. Frank was Executive Vice President and CEO, Nutrien Ag Solutions at Nutrien Ltd., which is the world's largest agriculture retail organization. In addition, he spent 25 years at Monsanto, where he held several commercial and operational leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, leading their global commercial operations. Mr. Frank holds an MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from University of Saskatchewan.
Mike Frank
Governance & Sustainability Committee Chair
Mike Frank is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer of UPL Corporation, a leading global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions. Prior to joining UPL, Mr. Frank was Executive Vice President and CEO, Nutrien Ag Solutions at Nutrien Ltd., which is the world's largest agriculture retail organization. In addition, he spent 25 years at Monsanto, where he held several commercial and operational leadership roles including Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, leading their global commercial operations. Mr. Frank holds an MBA from Kellogg Graduate School of Management, Northwestern University, and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural engineering from University of Saskatchewan.
Paul Householder
Director
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
Director
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.