Key Takeaways
- CropLife International has named Chuck Magro, CEO of Corteva, as the incoming Chair of its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026.
- Magro will succeed Livio Tedeschi, President of BASF Agricultural Solutions, whose two-year term concludes at the end of December 2025.
- As Chair, Magro will guide CropLife International’s efforts to promote innovation, sustainability, and science-based policy in global agriculture.
- CropLife International’s leadership emphasized the organization’s ongoing mission to support farmers in facing climate, pest, and productivity challenges.
- The appointment underscores continued collaboration among global agricultural technology companies to advance food security and sustainability.
CropLife International Announces Leadership Transition
CropLife International, the global association representing the agricultural technology industry, has announced the appointment of Chuck Magro, Chief Executive Officer of Corteva Agriscience, as the organization’s incoming Chair of the Board of Directors.
Magro will assume the position on January 1, 2026, following the completion of Livio Tedeschi’s two-year tenure as Chair. Tedeschi, who serves as President of BASF Agricultural Solutions, has led the Board since 2024.
Chuck Magro Brings Industry Leadership and Vision
With a long-standing career in agricultural innovation and corporate leadership, Chuck Magro joins the role with extensive experience driving technological advancement and sustainability in farming.
As Chair, he will lead CropLife International’s mission to promote the adoption of innovative agricultural technologies, which play a central role in enhancing global food security and helping farmers adapt to climate change and pest pressures.
“Today’s farmers face an urgent task—to meet the world’s growing demand for food and energy while grappling with increasing challenges, from natural disasters to pests,” said Chuck Magro, CEO of Corteva. “The best answer to these challenges is innovation, supported by science-based, predictable policies that enable farmers to access new technologies faster. CropLife International plays a vital role in advocating for those policies, and I look forward to working with the members to advance this vision.”
CropLife International Leadership Welcomes the Appointment
Emily Rees, President and CEO of CropLife International, welcomed Magro’s appointment and commended his commitment to agricultural innovation and sustainable productivity.
“I look forward to working closely with Chuck and the Board of Directors to ensure we deliver on our ambitions of feeding a growing population while tackling climate change and protecting our natural resources,” said Rees. “With Chuck’s strong leadership and expertise, I’m confident we can continue to reduce barriers to innovation and chart a path toward greater sustainability in agriculture.”
Rees also thanked Livio Tedeschi for his leadership during his two-year tenure, highlighting his contributions to advancing CropLife International’s role in global agricultural discussions. “With his leadership, CropLife International has strengthened its collaborative engagement in international fora, positioning agriculture as a central pillar in the global sustainability agenda,” she said.
Livio Tedeschi Reflects on His Tenure In CropLife International
Outgoing Chair Livio Tedeschi expressed appreciation for the opportunity to serve and extended his congratulations to Magro. “It has been my honor to serve as Chairman of the Board of Directors of CropLife International, and a privilege to represent this sector in the role,” Tedeschi said. “My congratulations go to Chuck on his appointment. Along with my fellow Directors of the Board, I look forward to supporting him as he takes up the mantle.”
