U.S. Sugar Appoints Matt Miller as Vice President for Information Technology
- U.S. Sugar promotes longtime IT leader Matt Miller to Vice President for Information Technology.
- Miller has been with the company since 2002, serving in multiple leadership roles over 23 years.
- He has overseen key initiatives including SAP S/4HANA Cloud upgrades and the company’s 200,000-acre mesh WiFi network.
- President & CEO Kenneth W. McDuffie emphasizes technology’s role in driving efficiency and sustainability.
- Appointment aligns with U.S. Sugar’s strategy to strengthen digital infrastructure and precision agriculture.
U.S. Sugar Names New IT Leader
U.S. Sugar, a South Florida-based sugarcane and vegetable farming and processing company, announced the promotion of Matt Miller to Vice President for Information Technology. Miller, who has worked at U.S. Sugar for more than two decades, steps into the role after holding a series of leadership positions in the company’s IT division.
“Since U.S. Sugar was founded in 1931, technology has been a key driver of our success, and today, our IT department is a model for the industry,” said President & CEO Kenneth W. McDuffie. “I congratulate Matt on his well-earned promotion as he leads our IT team into the future.”
A Career Built at U.S. Sugar
Miller joined U.S. Sugar in 2002 as a Programmer/Analyst after earning his degree in management information systems from Florida Atlantic University. Over the next 23 years, he advanced through a series of roles, including Data Center Manager, IT Operations Manager, Senior Project Manager, Director of IT Applications, and Senior Director of IT Business Solutions.
His leadership has been instrumental in several company-wide projects, including the deployment of a private mesh WiFi network covering 200,000 acres of farmland. He also played a central role in the company’s ongoing transition to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition with RISE with SAP, an upgrade aimed at improving efficiency and supporting sustainability initiatives.
Technology as a Strategic Priority
Since becoming CEO in 2023, McDuffie has prioritized technology as a cornerstone of U.S. Sugar’s strategy to remain the low-cost producer of refined sugar in the U.S. The company’s digital transformation initiatives, including SAP upgrades, are designed to strengthen business operations, advance precision agriculture, and support sustainability goals.
Miller’s appointment as Vice President for Information Technology reflects the company’s commitment to integrating advanced digital infrastructure across its farming and processing operations.
