Indianapolis, Indianapolis, USA
April 14, 2026
Corteva Inc. (NYSE: CTVA) announced today the executive leadership team that will lead “SpinCo,” the publicly-traded, advanced seed and genetics company resulting from the current company’s planned separation in the fourth quarter of 2026.
The SpinCo innovation engine will be anchored in the agriculture industry’s most elite germplasm and transformative biotech. The company will leverage its next generation scientific expertise in disciplines like gene editing and molecular breeding to further strengthen its core business while exploring opportunities to expand to new row crops – and potentially beyond. SpinCo will scale these innovations using its leading routes-to-market and by significantly expanding its licensing business.
“I have every confidence that this new leadership team comprises a team that will deliver durable growth to drive our new company’s success,” said Corteva CEO Chuck Magro, who will become the SpinCo CEO at separation. “And that success will be anchored in innovation that helps farmers grow more food – and fuel – underpinned by sustained investment in advanced technology, expanding our opportunity for impact, potentially even beyond row crops.”
The SpinCo executive leadership team will assume their roles at separation, which is on track for the fourth quarter of 2026. As follows:
- David Johnson will be SpinCo chief financial officer.
- Judd O’Connor will be chief commercial and operations officer.
- Sam Eathington will be chief technology officer.
- Audrey Grimm will be chief people officer.
- Brian Lutz will be chief digital and information officer.
- Jennifer Johnson will be chief legal officer.
Members of the SpinCo executive leadership will be hosting an investor day on September 15 at the New York Stock Exchange; details on attendance and participation will be shared in the coming weeks, as will the name and brand of the new company.
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