Cargill to appoint new CEO of Teys Australia

Following its acquisition of Teys earlier this year, Cargill will be appointing Andrew MacPherson as the future CEO of Teys’ beef processing business.

MacPherson will take the reins when the change of ownership to Cargill is completed, subject to applicable regulatory approvals. Until then, Brad Teys will continue to serve as CEO, building on a 14-year venture partnership between Cargill and the Teys family.

MacPherson has considerable experience in the global food and agribusiness sector, as well as a strong track record of strategic leadership, operational expertise and innovation within the Australian beef industry. Over his 18-year tenure with Cargill Beef Australia, he was instrumental in the establishment of the Cargill–Teys joint venture. He also served as Teys’ Chief Executive Officer from 2021 to 2023, guiding the company through a significant phase of transformation, driving diversification initiatives and positioning the business for long-term, sustainable growth.

Jon Nash, Executive Vice President and Leader of Cargill’s Food Enterprise, expressed his thanks to Brad Teys for his leadership and vision over the past 14 years.

“Under his leadership, Cargill worked alongside the Teys family to build Teys as a globally recognised brand and a leading processor and exporter of premium Australian beef,” Nash said.

“Together, we laid the foundation for Teys’ continued growth and success. With Andrew taking over the reins, I am confident in Teys’ future as a world-class beef processing business for our customers and for our people.”

“It has been an honour to lead Teys and work alongside our dedicated people and partners,” Brad Teys said. “We are proud of what we’ve built together and I’m confident that, under Cargill’s stewardship, Teys will continue to thrive and uphold the values that have defined us.”

Teys currently employs 5000 people across its two primary operating companies, Teys Australia and Teys USA.

Image caption: Andrew MacPherson. Image courtesy Cargill.