Ardent Mills’ board members name Sheryl Wallace as their new Chief Executive officer. Ardent Mills is a flour milling and ingredients company. 

Sheryl Wallace has been a part of Ardent Mills’ board member since 2020 and brings a solid experience of 30 years along with her in varied areas like business growth, strategy, commercial, trading, and risk management in the food and agriculture industries.

This leadership transition comes as Ardent Mills’ current CEO, Dan Dye, announced his retirement earlier this month, following a decade of service in his role. Dye will continue to serve in an advisory capacity to ensure a smooth transition through this summer.

“I am honored to lead Ardent Mills into its next phase of growth, building on the strong foundation established by Dan, whom I have had the privilege of working with and learning from over the course of my career,” said Wallace. “From farm to fork, I have had the opportunity to work across the breadth of the food, agriculture, energy, and financial services industries and serve in many capacities. I am excited to both return to flour milling and drive the growth of our emerging nutrition business, partnering with our talented Ardent Mills team to serve customers, support our communities, and ultimately deliver on our purpose of transforming how the world is nourished.”

“Sheryl’s unwavering dedication to Ardent Mills’ core values – trust, serving, simplicity, and safety – has been clear throughout her tenure on the Ardent Mills Board,” said Ardent Mills board member Dave Marberger. “Her exceptional ability to cultivate a culture of empowerment and drive innovative growth uniquely positions her to lead Ardent Mills into its next chapter. Sheryl’s track record in the agribusiness sector, combined with her ability to foster strong relationships, will inspire teams and enhance partnerships with customers, suppliers and industry stakeholders.”