AGCO-Amity JV, a leading manufacturer and distributor of tillage and seeding equipment under the Amity, Wil-Rich and Wishek brands, announces the appointment of Keith Whitaker to the position of CEO. In this role, Whitaker will be responsible for defining and implementing the AGCO-Amity JV seeding and tillage business growth strategy that builds on the agronomic strengths and technology of its products, closeness with its customers, and expanded distribution opportunities.
“Keith has a proven record leading sales and marketing, as well as strong product knowledge and product development experience,” says Howard Dahl, co-chairman of AGCO-Amity JV’s board of directors. “Plus, he brings with him significant global agricultural experience.”
“He will be responsible for leading all functions of the organization, including leadership of operations and sales and marketing through strategic development of innovative, agronomic, and value-added tillage and seeding solutions for our customers,” adds Matt Rushing, the board’s other co-chairman.
Whitaker joined AGCO in 2015, and his prior experience includes positions as president of Kuhn Krause and vice president of sales and marketing of the former Krause Corporation, engineering and marketing management roles at CNH Industrial, and engineering experience with John Deere. He also brings management experience with John Deere dealerships. Whitaker holds an agricultural engineering degree from Iowa State University and an MBA from the University of Minnesota.