BLOOMINGTON, IL: Mike Fernandez, VP of public affairs for State Farm, is leaving to go to Cargill, where he will serve as corporate VP, corporate affairs, effective mid-September.
Reporting directly to CEO Greg Page, Fernandez will be the most senior corporate affairs official for Cargill. In his new role, Fernandez will oversee global government relations, internal and external communications, corporate responsibility, knowledge management, and corporate brand management. He replaces Bonnie Raquet, who is retiring after 28 years with the company.
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