Andersons Names COO Bill Krueger CEO Effective October 1, Succeeding Pat Bowe
The Andersons board appointed Chief Operating Officer William E. Krueger as president and chief executive officer effective October 1, 2024, succeeding Patrick E. Bowe, who has led the company since 2015. Bowe will stay on as Executive Chair of the board and Krueger will join the board, so shareholders see a planned leadership transition with continuity at the top of the board.
Key points
- Krueger succeeds Bowe as CEO effective October 1, 2024; he also joins the board on that date
- Bowe remains Executive Chair of the board through September 30, 2025
- Krueger's compensation includes a $1,000,000 base salary and an anticipated 2025 equity grant value of $3,000,000
- Bowe's letter agreement sets a $500,000 base salary
The filing
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