Key Takeaways:
- Green Plains Inc. names Chris Osowski as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors.
- Osowski brings over 20 years of global leadership experience in chemicals, agribusiness, and renewable energy.
- The appointment follows his role as Executive Vice President, Operations and Technology since January 2022.
- Trent Collins is promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations to support operational excellence.
- The leadership changes aim to advance Green Plains’ strategy of safety-first, measurement-driven performance.
Green Plains Names Chris Osowski as Chief Executive Officer
Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) announced the appointment of Chris Osowski as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. Osowski previously served as Executive Vice President, Operations and Technology of Green Plains since January 2022 and joined the company’s Executive Committee in March 2025.
Leadership Transition and Board Comments
Jim Anderson, Chairman of the Board, commented on Osowski’s appointment: “Chris has the right combination of leadership, operational depth, and industry experience to lead Green Plains into its next chapter. As we considered several highly qualified candidates, we focused on finding a leader who could accelerate our safety-first, measurement-driven culture of operational excellence. Chris stood out as the right choice to carry that agenda forward.”
The Board also expressed appreciation for Michelle Mapes, who served as Interim Principal Executive Officer and continues as Chief Legal and Administration Officer, as well as for other Executive Committee members for their leadership during the transition.
Executive Experience and Background
Osowski has more than 20 years of leadership experience across the chemical, agribusiness, and renewable energy sectors, with prior senior roles in the United States, Europe, and Asia. Before joining Green Plains, he was Vice President, Global Technology at ADM and held leadership positions at Tate & Lyle, Renewable Energy Group, and POET.
A native of Argyle, Minnesota, Osowski holds a bachelor’s degree in agricultural and biosystems engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Minnesota State University.
Operational Leadership Team Expansion
Chris Osowski also announced the appointment of Trent Collins to Senior Vice President of Operations. Collins joined Green Plains in April 2024 as Vice President of Operational Excellence and has more than 30 years of leadership experience in the protein and agribusiness sectors, including roles as Senior Vice President Ingredients Operations at Benson Hill and Global Director, Proteins Technology at ADM.
Osowski emphasized that the strengthened leadership team will focus on operational excellence, disciplined execution, and long-term value creation for shareholders, customers, and communities.
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