Cargill’s largest business to have new leadership

Brian Sikes to head global protein unit

Nov 21, 2018

Brian Sikes, Cargill's global protein unit

Brian Sikes has been named to lead Cargill’s global protein and salt businesses, beginning in early 2019. Most recently, Sikes served as president of Cargill’s North American protein business. He is succeeding Todd Hall, who is retiring after 36 years at Cargill.

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