David W. MacLennan (born 1958/59) is an American businessman, the chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Cargill.

Dave MacLennan
Born1958 or 1959 (age 64–65)[1]
EducationAmherst College (BA)
University of Chicago (MBA)
Occupation(s)Chairman, CEO and President Cargill
SpouseKathleen MacLennan (1986–present)
Children3

MacLennan received a BA in English from Amherst College, followed by an MBA in Finance from the University of Chicago.[2]

MacLennan has been chairman and CEO of Cargill since 2013, when he succeeded Greg Page.[2] Under MacLennan’s leadership, Cargill has faced numerous controversies and criticisms.

Criticism edit

In 2019, former U.S. Congressman Henry A. Waxman, in a report by Mighty Earth, called Cargill "the worst company in the world" and noted that it drives "the most important problems facing our world" (deforestation, pollution, climate change, exploitation) "at a scale that dwarfs their closest competitors."[3]

Personal life edit

He is married to Kathleen MacLennan,[4] and they have three adult children.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Cargill's new boss focuses on culture". Star Tribune.
  2. ^ a b "Executive Profile: David W. MacLennan". Bloomberg. Retrieved 21 June 2015.
  3. ^ "Cargill:The Worst Company in the World". Mighty Earth. July 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2019.
  4. ^ "HeartLink Gala - Children's HeartLink". 29 October 2016.