Bunge names Robert Coviello Chief Growth and Strategy Officer

Bunge Limited (NYSE: BG) recently announced that Robert Coviello has been named Executive Vice President & Chief Growth and Strategy Officer, effective January 1, 2019, reporting to CEO Soren Schroder.

Mr. Coviello will drive the development of Bunge's strategic plans, working alongside the executive committee to evaluate strategic alternatives and ensure Bunge's strategy aligns with new trends and disruptive forces in the global agribusiness and food industry.

"Our industry faces countless opportunities for growth, differentiation and disruption, and Rob's appointment to this role will advance our efforts to build on our strengths and further capitalize on these opportunities," said Soren Schroder, CEO, Bunge Limited.

Mr. Coviello currently serves as Managing Director, Southeast Asia and China. He joined the company in 2003, and has held a variety of commercial leadership positions in Asia, Europe and the U.S. Prior to Bunge, he served in trading roles at Cargill in the U.S. He holds a B.A. from Dartmouth College and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.