Key Takeaways
- Luciano Salvatierra has been appointed Chief Financial Officer of PureField Ingredients.
- The appointment aligns with continued activity across food ingredients, low-carbon biofuels, and carbon sequestration.
- Salvatierra brings more than 23 years of experience across agrifood and renewable fuels value chains.
- He previously held senior leadership roles at Bunge, including responsibility for renewable fuels strategy.
PureField Ingredients Strengthens Executive Leadership
PureField Ingredients today announced the appointment of Luciano Salvatierra as Chief Financial Officer. The appointment adds senior financial leadership as the company continues to scale its food ingredients platform while advancing its low-carbon biofuels and carbon sequestration strategy.
Salvatierra’s appointment comes as the business advances an integrated operating model spanning food, fuel, and decarbonization value chains.
PureField Ingredients Adds Deep Agrifood And Fuels Expertise
Salvatierra brings more than 23 years of leadership experience across agrifood and renewable fuels value chains. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President of Renewable Fuels at Bunge, where he led global renewable fuels feedstock strategy and oversaw strategic partnerships with energy companies.
Over his career at Bunge, he held multiple senior finance leadership roles across corporate and operating units, with responsibilities including financial strategy, capital allocation, and global value chain management. He holds a degree in chemical engineering from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and a master’s degree in corporate finance from the Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets.
Leadership Perspective And Strategic Focus
“Luciano’s experience across agrifood and renewable fuels—particularly his work across integrated, innovative value chains—makes him an outstanding fit for PureField Ingredients as we enter our next phase of growth,” said Aaron Buettner. “His leadership will be critical as we scale the platform, execute our strategy, and continue building a differentiated, low-carbon business.”
Salvatierra said the company’s positioning across food, fuel, and decarbonization value chains was a key factor in his decision to join. “PureField is building a unique platform at the intersection of food, fuel, and decarbonization,” he said. “I’m excited to join the team at this important stage and help scale an integrated business that strengthens domestic supply chains and delivers durable, long-term value for customers, partners, and communities.”
