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William (Bill) Magee

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Regional CEO & President - North & Central America at Barentz
📍 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

William (Bill) Magee serves as the Regional CEO & President for North & Central America at Barentz. A Purdue University alumnus with a BS in Chemical Engineering and an MBA, he possesses extensive leadership experience in the specialty ingredients industry, including previous presidential roles at Tate & Lyle.

He maintains a keen interest in the strategies of major multinational corporations like General Electric and Procter & Gamble. Bill prioritizes team and partner success, personally celebrating milestones such as new office openings and engaging with customers at industry events like the Food Tech Summit.

He was a key contributor to the significant business transformation at Tate & Lyle during his nearly eight-year tenure with the company.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Regional CEO & President - North & Central America
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Personality Overview

How William shows up

Decisive
Achievment Oriented
Confident & Optimistic

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Priorities

Topics William cares about

Global Business Growth
His career demonstrates a strong focus on managing global P&L, growth investments, and corporate strategy, particularly in the North & Central America region.
Food & Beverage Solutions
Previously President for the Americas at Tate & Lyle, a key player in food ingredients, he continues to engage in events like the Food Tech Summit.
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Career

Work history

1-2026
Regional CEO & President - North & Central America
Barentz
11-2024 - 1-2026
President - Americas
Tate & Lyle
10-2021 - 12-2024
President - North America & Europe
Tate & Lyle
10-2018 - 10-2021
Senior Vice President & General Manager - Food & Beverage Solutions
Tate & Lyle
3-2015 - 7-2017
Vice President - Printing & Packaging
Michelman
In the press

Media appearances

Tate & Lyle appoints Bill Magee as president, North America, for F&B Solutions. Featured in Food In Canada
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Barentz announces North American leadership transition. Featured in Barentz
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Education
BS ChE
Purdue University
MBA
Purdue University Daniels School of Business
Social presence
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