Bunge CLO Joseph Podwika to step down; Ignacio Walker named successor effective Nov. 9
Bunge Global SA said its Chief Legal Officer, Joseph Podwika, will step down effective November 9, 2026, when Ignacio Walker takes over as successor. Podwika will move to a Senior Advisor role to the CEO until he retires on November 5, 2027, with his base salary reduced to $240,000 starting January 1, 2027.
Key points
- Joseph Podwika steps down as Chief Legal Officer effective November 9, 2026, upon appointment of Ignacio Walker
- Podwika becomes Senior Advisor to the CEO; retirement date is November 5, 2027
- From January 1, 2027, base salary reduced to $240,000 and no annual bonus or annual equity awards for 2027
The filing
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