Both will report directly to Mick Beekhuizen, the president and chief executive officer, and will be members of Campbell’s operating committee.
Notably, Bernado Hees, the former CEO of Kraft Heinz, is one of the nominees.
Current CEO Stefan Scheiber will be proposed as Chairman of the Board of Directors at the Annual General Meeting in February 2026, succeeding Calvin Grieder.
The elections, held in April 2025, brought together representatives from over 160 feed factories and multiple flour associations that influence more than 85% of national production.
Dr. van der Merwe’s appointment comes at a time when Agbiz Grain is actively engaging in initiatives aimed at enhancing the nation’s grain industry’s sustainability.