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Green Plains Names Phil Boggs as New CFO, Effective Nov 2024
Slice of Agriculture Team
November 05, 2024
Key Highlights:
Phil Boggs assumes CFO role at Green Plains Inc. as of Nov 1, 2024.
Jim Stark to retire after contributing significantly since rejoining in 2022.
Todd Becker highlights Boggs’ expertise in FP&A and Treasury as critical for his new role.
Green Plains focuses on sustainable biofuels and renewable feedstocks.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes:
“As part of a predetermined succession planning, Jim became CFO in 2022 with the intent to prepare Phil to take over the position when Jim was ready to retire from Green Plains. His deep experience with the company through his various roles in FP&A and Treasury and having worked on our capital markets transactions and debt issuances have prepared him well for this opportunity.”
“Returning for a second time to work at Green Plains has been a great experience for me and I’m grateful for the opportunity to have led the development of the team and the company during that time.”
Our Take:
Green Plains Inc. continues to strategically evolve its leadership team, appointing long-time executive Phil Boggs as the new CFO, aligning with its growth and succession plan. This transition not only honors the foundational work of Jim Stark but also places a well-prepared successor with deep company knowledge in a position to guide the finance strategy. This move reinforces Green Plains' commitment to internal growth and sustainable leadership, positioning it to further its mission in sustainable biorefining and renewable technology.