Ardent Mills announced Dan Dye will retire from his role as the company's first CEO, effective later this summer. Dye will remain in his role until a new CEO is named and is committed to overseeing a smooth transition.
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Ardent Mills is conducting both an internal and external search, and the board seeks to announce a new CEO in the near future. Gonzalo Petschen, Ardent Mills board chairman, stated that Ardent Mills' next CEO will need to embody the company's values and carry forward Dye's legacy of the people-first culture he helped build.
In addition to establishing a values-driven culture, Dan spearheaded strategic initiatives that positioned Ardent Mills for record growth and resiliency, such as launching an innovative Emerging Nutrition alternative grains center of expertise and building a state-of-the-art mill in Tampa, Fla. Dye and the leadership team also adapted how the company operated amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring team members had the support they needed to safely deliver on the company's mission: enhancing the quality of life and standard of health.
Prior to leading Ardent Mills, Dye spent three decades at Cargill, serving as president of Horizon Milling and Cargill AgHorizons, US. An active member of the community and larger industry, Dye lends his experience and expertise to various executive and Board positions, including the North American Millers' Association, American Bakers Association and Partners in Food Solutions.
