Corteva Inc. announced its intended board of directors for the standalone crop protection company that will be created through its planned separation in the fourth quarter of 2026. Greg Page will serve as Independent Chair of the nine-person board, which includes Luke Kissam, who will become chief executive officer of the new Corteva at separation. The board also features Klaus Engel, David Everitt, Janet Giesselman, Jean-Marc Gilson, Nayaki Nayyar, Christopher Policinski, and Patrick Ward. With the exception of Karen Grimes, Marcos Lutz, Chuck Magro, and Kerry Preete, Corteva's existing board will continue with the current company. The new Corteva aims to be innovation-driven with an asset-light, efficient operating model, leveraging technological leadership and first-mover advantage in nature-inspired technologies.
Corteva IncAnnouncement of board of directors for future standalone company, but no financial or operational details provided.