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Rodney Perry

Energizer · DISC type I
President & CEO at Western Sugar Cooperative
📍 Denver, Colorado, United States

Rodney D. Perry is a seasoned agribusiness executive with over 35 years of experience. As President & CEO of Western Sugar Cooperative, he leads a $500 million enterprise representing 700 farmer-owners. His background includes extensive international leadership at Bunge and a Masters in International Business from Saint Louis University.

He maintains a connection to his alma mater, Illinois State University, where he earned his bachelors degree. His professional focus includes involvement in several industry associations and boards, reflecting a deep commitment to the broader agribusiness sector.

He once managed a multi-billion dollar food and ingredients business for Bunge across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, overseeing operations in 11 countries.

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Experience
12 Years
Current Role
President & CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Denver, Colorado, United States
Personality Overview

How Rodney shows up

Full Of Energy
Enthusiastic
Imaginative

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Priorities

Topics Rodney cares about

Cooperative Leadership
As CEO, he leads a $500 million sugar cooperative, balancing the interests of 700 farmer-owners with corporate strategy and market demands.
Global Food Markets
His career includes managing a multi-billion dollar food and ingredients business for Bunge across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
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Career

Work history

4-2014
President & CEO
Western Sugar Cooperative
4-2013 - 4-2014
Vice President Food & Ingredients, Europe, Middle East, Africa
Bunge
Bunge North America
12 yrs 5 mos
In the press

Media appearances

Rodney D. Perry – President & CEO – Western Sugar Cooperative (Official Bio). Featured in Western Sugar Cooperative
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Western Sugar Cooperative's new CEO starts April 21. Featured in Journal Advocate
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Education
2005 - 2007
Masters in International Business
Richard A. Chaifetz School of Business - Saint Louis University
1984 - 1989
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)
Illinois State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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