September 27, 2013
ADM may build new global headquarters, customer centre
Press release
Archer Daniels Midland Company announced that it is planning to establish a new global headquarters and customer centre.
"Our company is growing and becoming more global and more customer-centric," said Patricia Woertz, ADM chairman and chief executive officer. "To continue to succeed, we need a global centre in a location that allows us to travel and work efficiently with customers and employees throughout the world. We also need an environment where we can attract and retain employees with diverse skills, and where family members can find ample career opportunities."
The company is considering locations and having discussions with various public officials and advisors. It expects to locate a small, corporate team at the global centre, with approximately 100 jobs relocated to the centre. In addition, the company plans to create a new IT tech centre at the same location, adding approximately 100 new positions there over the next few years.
ADM does not plan any layoffs in connection with the move to a new global centre.
"As we look to establish the new global centre, we remain firmly committed to the 4,400 colleagues who will continue to work in Decatur, and to the economic strength and viability of the Decatur community," Woertz said.
In recognition of the breadth and importance of the work that will continue to be centred in Decatur, the company''s office there will be designated the North American headquarters. ADM also maintains regional headquarters in Rolle, Switzerland; São Paulo, Brazil; and Shanghai, China.