Corteva Inc. (CTVA) on Tuesday named the executive leadership team that will run its planned seed and genetics spin-off, currently referred to as “SpinCo,” ahead of a targeted separation in the fourth quarter of 2026.
Chief Executive Chuck Magro is set to lead the new publicly traded company as chief executive following the split.
The announcement outlines a senior team that includes David Johnson as chief financial officer, Judd O’Connor as chief commercial and operations officer, and Sam Eathington as chief technology officer, along with Audrey Grimm as chief people officer, Brian Lutz as chief digital and information officer and Jennifer Johnson as chief legal officer.
The spin-off is expected to focus on seed and crop genetics, including areas such as gene editing and molecular breeding, while maintaining Corteva’s (CTVA) existing germplasm base.
The company plans to expand commercialization and licensing efforts and explore applications beyond traditional row crops.
The leadership team will formally assume their roles upon completion of the separation, and executives are scheduled to host an investor day at the New York Stock Exchange on September 15, with additional details, including the new company’s name and branding, to be announced.