How will the transition of leadership in the Seed business unit be managed?

Timothy Glenn will support an orderly succession by serving as an advisor to the executive leadership team through February 2025, following his retirement on December 1, 2024. Judd O’Connor will officially take over the role on December 1, 2024.

What is Judd O’Connor’s background and experience relevant to his new role?

Judd O’Connor has extensive experience in agriculture, with over 25 years in leadership positions within Corteva and its predecessor companies, particularly in the Seed business. He most recently served as Commercial President for North America and has held various other senior roles, including Business Director and Vice President for DuPont Pioneer.

Are there any family relationships or undisclosed transactions involving the new appointee, Judd O’Connor?

No, the filing states there are no family relationships between Mr. O’Connor and any of Corteva’s directors or executive officers, nor are there any transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

CTVA 8-K: Leadership Changes & Regulation FD

Q: What is the primary reason for this 8-K filing?

This 8-K filing is primarily to announce the retirement of Timothy Glenn, Executive Vice President of the Seed business unit, and the appointment of Judd O’Connor as his successor, effective December 1, 2024.

Summary

Corteva, Inc. (CTVA) announced a significant leadership transition within its Seed business unit. Timothy Glenn, Executive Vice President of the Seed business unit, has notified the company of his intent to retire effective December 1, 2024. Mr. Glenn will continue to support the company as an advisor through February 2025 to ensure a smooth handover. To succeed Mr. Glenn, Corteva has appointed Judd O’Connor as the new Executive Vice President of the Seed business unit, also effective December 1, 2024. Mr. O’Connor brings extensive experience, having served as the company's Commercial President for North America since July 2022 and holding various leadership roles within the Seed business and its predecessor entities for over 25 years. This succession plan aims to leverage Mr. O'Connor's deep industry knowledge to continue driving growth and innovation in Corteva's crucial seed segment.

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1Timothy Glenn, EVP of Seed Business Unit, to retire effective December 1, 2024.
2Judd O’Connor appointed as the new EVP of Seed Business Unit, effective December 1, 2024.
3Mr. Glenn will serve as an advisor through February 2025 to facilitate an orderly succession.
4Mr. O’Connor has over 25 years of experience in the agriculture sector, with significant leadership roles in Corteva's Seed business and its predecessor organizations.
5Mr. O’Connor previously served as Commercial President for North America since July 2022.
6The company issued a press release on October 15, 2024, to announce these executive changes.

Corteva, Inc. 8-K Report, Executive Changes (Oct 15, 2024)

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