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CORTEVA INC (CTVA)

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Board of Directors

Director information for CORTEVA INC (data for year 2026)

NamePositionAgeQualifications and ExperienceCommittee MembershipsFiling Year
Charles V. MagroChief Executive Officer, Corteva, Inc.56["Over 20 years of combined agricultural and chemical experience","Significant experience in mergers and acquisitions","Restructuring","Managing human capital","International business"][]2026
Christopher J. PolicinskiRetired President & Chief Executive Officer, Land O'Lakes, Inc.67["Led a multinational food and agricultural cooperative","Experience in managing operations and business growth","Well versed in finance and corporate governance","Former president and chief executive officer of Land O’Lakes, Inc.","Served on the board of directors of Hormel Foods Corp. since 2012","Lead independent director at Hormel Foods Corp. from 2016 to 2023","Served on the board of directors of Xcel Energy Inc. from 2009 to 2025"][]2026
David C. EverittRetired President, Agricultural & Turf Division, Deere & Company; Director73["Former President of Deere & Company’s largest division","Agriculture industry knowledge","Global operations expertise","Significant manufacturing and marketing knowledge","Public company board experience"]["Governance & Compliance","Sustainability & Innovation"]2026
Gregory R. PageRetired Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, Cargill, Incorporated; Director74["Extensive leadership and global business experience","In-depth knowledge of commodity markets and agriculture","Familiarity with key operating processes of a major corporation","Insight on financial, operational, and strategic matters"]["Audit","Governance & Compliance"]2026
Janet P. GiesselmanRetired President and General Manager, Dow Oil & Gas; Director71["significant leadership experience as a senior executive in the agricultural and chemicals industry","scientific educational background, including in plant pathology","expertise in growth and investment strategies","innovation and crop protection regulation","substantial public company board experience"]["Governance & Compliance","Sustainability & Innovation"]2026
Jean-Marc GilsonPresident & Chief Executive Officer, Westlake Corporation62["expertise in global industry","knowledgeable in technological innovation","experience in sustainability","strategic planning","finance","multi-national chemical operations"][]2026
Karen H. GrimesRetired Partner, Senior Managing Director & Equity Portfolio Manager, Wellington Management Company69["strong financial acumen","investment expertise","returns-focused mindset","extensive executive-level experience","leadership abilities","deep understanding of financial accounting and internal financial controls","significant risk management experience","valuable investor-oriented perspective"]["Audit","People & Compensation"]2026
Kerry J. PreeteRetired Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, Monsanto Company; Director65["Broad business, capital markets, and regulatory acumen","Deep knowledge of agricultural products, chemicals, and technology-based solutions","Decades of executive leadership and public chemical company board experiences","Extensive career at Monsanto Company with roles of increasing responsibility","Oversaw information technology function and led M&A and venture capital initiatives"]["People & Compensation","Sustainability & Innovation"]2026
Klaus A. EngelDirector[][]2026
Klaus A. Engel, Ph.D.Retired Chief Executive Officer, Evonik Industries AG69["Chief Executive Officer of Evonik Industries AG (2009-2017)","Chief Executive Officer of Degussa AG (2006-2009)","Chief Executive Officer of Brenntag AG","Experience in R&D, production, marketing, and strategy planning","Member of the supervisory board of National-Bank, Essen (2011-2024)","Advisory board of Ruhr-University, Bochum, Germany since 2018","Honorary professor at University of Duisburg/Essen","Member of the board of trustees of Bonner Akademie für angewandte Politik at University of Bonn"]["Governance & Compliance","Sustainability & Innovation (Chair)"]2026
Lamberto AndreottiDirector[][]2026
Marcos M. LutzChairman and Former Chief Executive Officer, Ultrapar Participações S.A.; Director56["Significant knowledge of the agricultural business and business operations","Experience in capital markets, logistics, and marketing in Brazil","Expertise in corporate leadership, strategic analysis, operations, and executive compensation"]["People & Compensation","Sustainability & Innovation"]2026
Michael O. JohannsDirector[][]2026
Nayaki R. NayyarChief Executive Officer, Siteimprove A/S; Director55["technical expertise in information technology","cybersecurity","artificial intelligence","digital technologies","extensive experience in leading large teams in complex global organizations","experience through acquisitions, technology transitions, and growth phases"]["Audit","Governance & Compliance"]2026
Patrick J. WardRetired Chief Financial Officer, Cummins Inc.; Director62["Expertise in complex financial reporting","Experience in finance and public accounting","Significant capital markets experience","Investment management experience","Investor relations experience","Former chief financial officer of Cummins Inc.","Broad range of financial leadership positions"]["Audit","People & Compensation"]2026
Rebecca B. LiebertDirector[][]2026