Ardent Mills appoints Wibholm Executive Vice President of Trading & Risk Management
By integrating Wibholm’s deep industry knowledge with its existing infrastructure, Ardent Mills aims to strengthen its position as a leader in flour milling and functional plant-based solutions.
USA – Ardent Mills, the premier flour-milling and ingredient company, has announced that Erik Wibholm has been appointed Executive Vice President of Trading and Risk Management, effective May 26, 2026.
In this role, Wibholm will serve on the company’s executive team, setting strategic direction, leading commodity risk management and trading activities, and overseeing the Customer Risk Management team, supporting customers in navigating markets.
Wibholm joins Ardent Mills from Cargill, where he most recently served as senior managing director of global oilseeds, overseeing trading, commercial strategy and risk management across a large international agricultural portfolio.
Over more than 25 years in commodity markets, he has led grain and wheat-related businesses in Europe and Australia, and has built expertise in global agricultural trading, supply-chain management, and customer risk solutions.
“Our risk management capabilities are a strategic differentiator, both in helping our customers be successful and in managing our business,” said Sheryl Wallace, chief executive officer of Ardent Mills.
“Erik’s global experience and leadership will be instrumental as we continue to navigate markets, manage our network and create value for customers with the evolving food trends.”
“Ardent Mills plays a unique role at the center of the value chain, one that has become even more crucial in today’s increasingly dynamic operating environment, and that’s what makes this opportunity so compelling,” said Wibholm.
“I look forward to partnering with the team to enhance risk management capabilities, strengthen performance and help position the business for long-term success by leading through change and delivering reliability and consistency for our customers.”
Wibholm succeeds Mike Miller, who is retiring after a distinguished 12-year career with Ardent Mills and over 35 years in agriculture and food.
Throughout his tenure, Miller played a pivotal role in developing and evolving the company’s risk management organization, establishing strong capabilities and a culture of disciplined execution.
The appointment strengthens Ardent Mills’ executive bench in a period of market uncertainty and may enhance the company’s ability to manage input cost swings and support customers with risk‑management products; investors and customers will watch how quickly Wibholm integrates and whether the firm expands its trading footprint or product offerings.
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