Ardent Mills, a flour-milling and ingredient company, announced that its board of directors has appointed Sheryl Wallace as its new chief executive officer, effective July 8. Wallace, who has served on Ardent Mills’ board since 2020 and most recently serves as the president of US origination and grain at Cargill, brings nearly 30 years of experience and a successful track record of leadership in business growth, strategy, commercial, trading and risk management in the food and agriculture industries.

Previously, Wallace served as Cargill’s corporate vice president and global leader of the Risk management group, managing fiduciary oversight across commodity markets, credit risks and balance sheet exposures. Wallace has also served on the National Grain and Feed Association executive committee and board and as executive sponsor of Cargill’s Global Women’s Network. Additionally, she was an inaugural member of the Women in Agriculture’s Advisory Board and served as a director of the National Futures Association (NFA).