Cargill

155,000 Total Employees
Year Founded: 1865

Cargill Leadership & Management

Updated on March 09, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Management Quality

Employees at Cargill describe managers as approachable, inclusive, and deeply invested in employee development. They highlight regular one-on-one meetings with performance-based feedback, personalized development planning, strong recognition programs, and access to learning resources as ways managers help teams succeed. This approach ensures employees feel valued as they grow their careers and expand their impact.

More than 3,400 leaders worldwide have been trained to create safe, inclusive, and engaging workplaces while driving high performance. Leader-supported training contributed to over 1.1 million employee training hours, and 100% of Cargill’s professional workforce has access to digital learning platforms demonstrating a strong commitment to equipping employees with the tools and resources to reach their full potential.

In 2025, leadership introduced three new cohort-based programs focused on building high-performing teams, feedback and accountability, financial acumen, inclusive leadership, and talent development. These programs strengthen manager capabilities and demonstrate Cargill’s ongoing investment in employee growth.  

Learn more about Cargill’s culture of support. 

Cargill Employee Perspectives

Jennifer Hartsock, chief information and digital officer at Cargill, shares why technology leaders must be business leaders first—and how passion, purpose, and inclusive teams drive impact at scale

Jen Hartsock
Jen Hartsock, Chief Information and Digital Officer

Cargill Employee Reviews

"My leadership genuinely cares about me, my work, and my ability to succeed; and they never put parameters around what they want me to be."

Kristen K.
Kristen K., Factory of the Future Digital Product Manager
Kristen K., Factory of the Future Digital Product Manager