MANAGEMENT PROFILES Together, Bunge North America’s senior management offers over 125 years of agribusiness experience.
Carl Hausmann
President and CEO — Bunge North America
Mr. Hausmann was appointed president and CEO of Bunge North America beginning January 5, 2004. Mr. Hausmann joined Bunge as president and CEO of Bunge Europe following the acquisition of a majority stake of Cereol S.A. by Bunge in 2002. He formerly held chief executive positions with Cereol S.A., Eridania Béghin-Say, Cereol Europe and Central Soya. He began his career in the agro-industrial industry in 1978 at Continental Grain, where he worked in South America, Europe, Africa, and the United States. Mr. Hausmann is a past president of Fediol, the European association of oilseed crushers. He received a B.S. in business from Boston College and an M.B.A from INSEAD.
Timothy J. Gallagher
Executive Vice President — Bunge North America
Timothy J. Gallagher is executive vice president of Bunge North America responsible for managing Bunge’s agribusiness activities and the transportation group in North America. Since joining Bunge in 1983 as a management trainee, Mr. Gallagher has had broad exposure to the agribusiness segment serving as an export trader, manager of the North American marine operations and as general manager of Bunge Grain. In 2007, Mr. Gallagher joined North America’s sister company, Bunge Global Agribusiness, where he served as director, global operations. In this role he helped ensure Bunge optimized its assets around the world. He returned to Bunge North America in his current role in July 2009.
Mr. Gallagher earned a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.
Fred W. Luckey
Executive Vice President — Bunge North America
Fred W. Luckey was named Executive Vice President of Bunge North America in October 2006 and is responsible for milling operations, procurement and the industrial management organization. Mr. Luckey received a bachelor’s degree from Cameron University in 1970. Since joining Bunge in 1982, Mr. Luckey has held various trading and management positions in the company’s oilseed processing and grain units in several locations in the United States. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bunge Milling. Prior to joining Bunge, Mr. Luckey held various trading and management positions at Goldkist (1976-1982). From 1970-1976, he held a number of management positions in the retail sector, most notable with Sears Roebuck & Co.
David G. Kabbes
Senior Vice President, Corporate and Legal Affairs — Bunge North America
David G. Kabbes is Vice President, Corporate and Legal Affairs of Bunge North America serving as General Counsel as well as overseeing government and industry affairs and communications. Mr. Kabbes received a bachelor’s degree from Quincy University in 1984 and a law degree from the University of Illinois in 1987. Prior to joining Bunge in 2000, Mr. Kabbes served as Executive Vice President, Secretary and General Counsel at Purina Mills (1999-2000), Corporate Attorney at Koch Industries, Inc. (1997-1999), Partner at Schiff Hardin & Waite (1991-1997) and Associate at Thompson Coburn (1987-1991).
Todd A. Bastean
Vice President and CFO — Bunge North America
Todd Bastean was named Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Bunge North America effective January 1, 2010. Mr. Bastean has been with Bunge since 1992 and has served in a number of financial and administrative roles. Most recently, he took general management roles first as general manager of Bunge Biofuels and then as vice president and general manager of Bunge Milling. Prior to joining Bunge, Mr. Bastean worked at KPMG Peat Marwick. He is a graduate of Western Illinois University with a degree in accountancy.
Geralyn F. “Geri” Hayes
Vice President, Human Resources — Bunge North America
Geralyn F. “Geri” Hayes was named Vice President Human Resources of Bunge North America effective January 1, 2010. Ms. Hayes has been with Bunge since 1999 and has served as Benefits Director, Director of Organizational Development and, most recently, Vice President Human Resource Services. Prior to joining Bunge, Ms. Hayes worked at Angelica Corporation for 15 years where she held positions in cash management and human resources, including Director Corporate Human Resources. She is a graduate of Fontbonne University with a degree in business administration.
John L. “Larry” Clarke
President and CEO — EGT Development LLC
John L. “Larry” Clarke was named president and CEO of EGT Development, LLC, a joint venture with Bunge, ITOCHU and STX Pan Ocean, in June 2009. EGT Development is building and will operate a state-of-the-art export grain terminal at the Port of Longview, Wash. Before taking on this role, Mr. Clarke spent more than 25 years at Bunge North America most recently serving as Executive Vice President responsible for Bunge’s agribusiness and transportation activites. He has also held various trading and management positions including overseeing all export and domestic sales of soybean meal, hulls and oil for Bunge North America. He served as General Manager of Bunge’s operations in Canada and served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bunge Oilseed Processing. Mr. Clarke received bachelor degrees in Agricultural Economics and Business Statistics and Data Processing from Mississippi State University in 1983. He graduated from Harvard Business School’s Advanced Management Program in 2007.