Benson Hill, Inc., a food tech company unlocking the natural genetic diversity of plants, announced that it has appointed Richard Mack as an Independent Director to the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Mack will serve on the Board’s Audit and Risk Committee and Compensation Committee. With his appointment, the Board will comprise nine directors, seven of whom are independent.
Mr. Mack brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience to the Benson Hill Board. Mr. Mack previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Mosaic Company, a global leader in the crop nutrient industry and a Fortune 500 company. Mosaic was formed through the spin-off and merger of Cargill Inc.’s fertilizer business units with IMC Global Inc. in 2004, which Mr. Mack served as a founding executive.
“Rich is a highly respected industry executive with a record of building and growing companies in the agribusiness industry. We are pleased to welcome him to the Benson Hill Board,” said Daniel Jacobi, Chairman of the Benson Hill Board of Directors. “We look forward to benefiting from his deep experience and expertise in finance and advancing strategic initiatives. We are confident that he is well suited to support our Board and guide the management team in executing our strategic goals and delivering value for shareholders.”
Mr. Mack said, “I am honored to join the Benson Hill Board and help the Company in its efforts to disrupt the traditional agriculture industry and promote sustainable farming practices. Benson Hill is an innovative company, and I admire how the Company uses its proprietary technology and unique model to empower its farmer partners, ingredient food manufacturers and retailers to promote sustainable food for consumers on a global scale. I look forward to working alongside the Board to help position Benson Hill to deliver on its mission to create shareholder value by making food that is better from the beginning.”
SOURCE: BusinessWire