Peter C. Hawthorne

Experienced board leader and non-executive chair with a long track record of chairing and governing complex companies in agribusiness, materials, and food supply chains. emeryoleo+2

Deep corporate strategy and M&A expertise from senior roles at Cargill and Carlson, having led corporate development programs and overseen multi-billion-dollar transactions. paineschwartz+1

International agribusiness and joint-venture experience, including forming and chairing JVs across many countries and guiding companies from development to commercial scale in biomaterials and food value chains. p-chandler-partners+1

Active in private equity and advisory roles focused on sustainable food chain investing and corporate governance, serving as an operating director and advisor to investment firms and portfolio companies. paineschwartz+2

Engaged in regional and non-profit governance, contributing leadership to organizations such as Global Minnesota. globalminnesota+1