AGCO Corporation
Kelvin Bennett is Senior Vice President, Engineering for AGCO. In this role, he is responsible for leading research and development of the full spectrum of AGCO products and integration with the brands. Mr. Bennett has a proven track record of driving change. His strong leadership skills and diverse experience encourage cross-functional cooperation and uniquely qualify him to assume this new role as of January 1, 2021.
Mr. Bennett joined AGCO in Hesston, Kansas, USA, in 2007 as an Engineering Manager and was promoted to Chief Engineer for Combines in 2009. In 2011, he moved to Jackson, Minnesota, USA, to assume the role of Vice President, Engineering, Tractors and Global Sprayers. As part of our succession planning process, he was identified as a potential global engineering lead. Mr. Bennett accepted his first international assignment and relocated to Canoas, Brazil, in 2015 to assume the role of Vice President, South America, Engineering, where he retained Global Engineering responsibilities for AED products. In 2018, he relocated to France as Vice President, Engineering, Beauvais, for Massey Ferguson tractors to develop a broader understanding of the critical Europe and the Middle East market. During this time, he led the implementation of multiple Stage V and critical platform projects. Prior to AGCO, Mr. Bennett held Engineering positions at CNH Industrial, Husqvarna Group and Nilfisk.
Mr. Bennett holds a Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Bio and Agricultural Engineering from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Mr. Bennett is based in Neuhausen, Switzerland.
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AGCO Corporation
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AGCO Corporation is a manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts. The Company sells a range of agricultural equipment, including tractors, combines, self-propelled sprayers, hay tools, forage equipment, seeding and tillage equipment, implements, and grain storage and protein production systems. The Company's segments are North America, South America, Europe/Middle East, and Asia/Pacific/Africa. The Company's products are marketed under various brands, including Challenger, Fendt, GSI, Massey Ferguson and Valtra. As of December 31, 2016, the Company distributed its products through over 3, 000 independent dealers and distributors in more than 150 countries. In addition, the Company also provides retail and wholesale financing through its finance joint ventures with Cooperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (Rabobank). The Company's AGCO Power engines division produces diesel engines, gears and generating sets.