Andrew Pieper

Background

About Andrew Pieper

As a commercial leader, I guided a team to generate $92M in net income during a time of extreme market uncertainty and disruption. Throughout my career, I have been selected to lead efforts to create turnaround strategies for struggling businesses and develop new businesses in emerging sectors. I SPECIALIZE IN: LEADERSHIP: Led cross-functional teams within a matrix organization for mature and emerging businesses HIGH EXECUTION: Drove consistent trading results,$25-30M, within volatile commodity markets STRATEGY: Created data-driven pragmatic strategies that were understood and executable by frontline teams BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Developed new businesses in food and renewable fuels markets CAREER HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: Led soybean oilseed processing business to $92M P&L during the pandemic, 135% above budget Managed risk position for $950M of ag commodities annually, trading corn and wheat into feed and fuel markets Led 80-person sales team that delivered $3.5M incremental margin selling financial options, 70% YOY increase Tapped to lead the development of nine-figure capital project in a market white space Developed turnaround strategies for core businesses within a $900M P&L organization Let's start a conversation: apieper21@yahoo.com EDUCATION MBA, Northwestern University, Kellogg School of Management Bachelor of Science (BS), United States Military Academy MORE ABOUT ME: Corporate Career Worked in a large global ag, food, and renewable fuels business in roles throughout the supply chain from the farmgate to oil and fuel production 15+ years of experience leading businesses in commercial execution and strategy development Developed strategies and built businesses at the intersection of agriculture and energy and the forefront of U.S. Army Officer Platoon leader in the first Army unit to be equipped and deployed with the Stryker Combat Vehicle; tested the new vehicle at training centers and on the battlefield during a year-long deployment to Iraq in 2003 Aide-de-Camp to Deputy Commander of Accessions Command where we recruited and trained an all-volunteer force during the Iraq and Afghanistan wars and developed the new “Army Strong” advertising campaign Personal Outdoor enthusiast who has hiked the mountains of Patagonia, chased elephants on the African plains, and swum with the vibrant fish of the Great Barrier Reef Former college hockey player who built his own backyard hockey rink in Central Indiana, basketball country