Brian Sikes is Cargill’s President and Chief Executive Officer. He is the 10th CEO in Cargill’s 158-year history. During his 32 years with the company, Brian has been known for his relentless focus on people and culture, as well as customer-driven transformation and growth.

Brian began his career with Cargill in 1991 and joined the executive team in 2019. Most recently, he served as Chief Operating Officer, where he was instrumental in constructing the company’s long-term strategy. With broad experience across multiple businesses, cycles, and geographies, Brian has held leadership roles in the U.S., Canada, and Europe. He brings proven experience leading operations, commercial teams, and talent management, as well as a strong record of business operational rigor.

Brian previously led Cargill’s global Protein and Salt enterprise, and the transformation of its North America protein business – delivering expanded offerings in line with shifting demand for value-added protein, sustainable supply chains, and alternative proteins. He also led Cargill’s protein business in Europe, and was President of Cargill’s Foodservice team.

Throughout his three decades with the company, Brian has been a passionate advocate for workers on the front lines of the food system. He’s known in the industry for developing a deep bench of leaders and mentoring people with unconventional career paths.

In addition to his role as CEO, Brian serves on Cargill’s Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of the U.S.-China Business Council. He holds a bachelor’s degree in agriculture economics from Texas Tech University.