Mr. Ruth previously served in various capacities with Cargill for 35 years, most recently leading its SAP enterprise resource planning implementation across its businesses in Europe and North America from 2008 to 2015, and serving as a director of North Star BlueScope Steel, a joint venture between Cargill and BlueScope Steel, from 2003 to 2015. Prior to these roles, he served as President of Cargill's subsidiary, North Star Steel, from 2003 to 2005 and Executive Vice President, Commercial from 1996 to 2002.