Archer Daniels Midland Company has announced that it is exploring establishing a new global headquarters and customer center.
“Our company is growing and becoming more global and more customer-centric,” said Patricia Woertz, ADM chairman and CEO. “To continue to succeed, we need a global center in a location that allows us to travel and work efficiently with customers and employees throughout the world. We also need an environment where we can attract and retain employees with diverse skills, and where family members can find ample career opportunities.”
ADM expects to locate a small, corporate team at the global center, with approximately 100 jobs relocated to the center. In addition, the company plans to create a new IT tech center at the same location, adding approximately 100 new positions there over the next few years. The company is not planning any layoffs in connection with the move to a new global center.
“As we look to establish the new global center, we remain firmly committed to the 4,400 colleagues who will continue to work in Decatur, and to the economic strength and viability of the Decatur community,” said Woertz.
In recognition of the breadth and importance of the work that will continue to be centered in Decatur, the company’s office there will be designated the North American headquarters. ADM also maintains regional headquarters in Rolle, Switzerland; São Paulo, Brazil; and Shanghai, China.