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Leadership Team

We work as a team to provide the best service and create value for our customers, from the farm gate to the export gate. Honesty, integrity, and respect distinguish our company and I’m proud of our legacy.”

—Augusto Bassanini, President & CEO

Augusto Bassanini

President and CEO

Augusto Bassanini has been with United Grain Corporation for 23 years, serving as its President and CEO since 2013.

Yoichi Motoyoshi

Director and Executive Vice President

Yoichi Motoyoshi has been with Mitsui & Co., the parent of United Grain Corporation, since 1993, serving as the UGC Director and Executive Vice President since 2018.

Julie Schuh

Vice President of Human Resources

Julie Schuh has served as United Grain Corporation’s Vice President of Human Resources since 2014; she has been a Human Resources professional for 32 years.

John Todd

Vice President of Operations

John Todd has been with United Grain Corporation for 25 years, serving as its Vice President of Operations since 2011.