ADM appoints Monish Patolawala as EVP and CFO

Jul 11, 2024
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ADM has announced the appointment of Monish Patolawala as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective 1 August 2024.

Patolawala, who brings over 25 years of experience in managing global finance and technology teams, will succeed Ismael Roig. Roig has been serving as ADM’s interim CFO since January.

Prior to joining ADM, Patolawala held positions at several leading industrial and healthcare companies. In his new role, he will be responsible for overseeing global finance and accounting, global business services, global technology and enterprise strategy at ADM.

ADM's chair of the board and CEO, Juan Luciano, said: “We are thrilled to have an executive of Monish’s calibre joining ADM as we focus our enterprise on productivity, innovation and delivering with excellence. Monish has extensive experience and an impressive track record leading global, sophisticated finance and technology organisations and delivering strong results."

"With more than 25 years overseeing innovation and sustainability-focused teams across leading industrial and healthcare companies, we are confident that Monish is a strong fit for ADM’s continually evolving organisation. Today’s announcement is the culmination of the board’s thorough and thoughtful process to identify a proven leader to oversee our finance team as we execute with excellence across our strategic and operational priorities.”

Patolawala commented: “It is an honour to join ADM as CFO at an important point in the company’s trajectory...As a member of the executive team, I look forward to drawing upon my experience to advance ADM’s operational excellence and discipline as we deliver for our stakeholders and drive shareholder value.”

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Leah Smith

8 May 2026

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ADM appoints Monish Patolawala as EVP and CFO

Ella’s Kitchen is expanding beyond the baby food aisle with the launch of Ella’s Kitchen Kids, a new product line aimed at children aged 18 months and older.

The launch marks a significant strategic move for the brand as it looks to extend its presence beyond the weaning category and capture growing demand for healthier snack options for toddlers and young children.

Positioned as a “better-for-you” alternative to traditional children’s snacks, the new range combines bold flavours, playful branding and convenient formats with the nutritional standards parents associate with the Ella’s Kitchen brand.

The company said the range was developed in response to changing family eating habits and the lack of minimally processed snack options for older toddlers outside the baby aisle.

Initial products include Ella’s Kitchen Kids Crunchy Stix in Cheese + Onion, Tomato + Basil and Pesto varieties, alongside Ella’s Kitchen Kids Wild Crackers available in Tomato + Oregano, Pea + Basil and Carrot + Rosemary flavours.

Designed for lunchboxes, picnics and snacking occasions, the products are formulated with reduced salt levels and classified as non-HFSS options. According to the company, the Crunchy Stix contain less than 0.04g of salt per pack, while the Crackers contain less than 0.05g per serving.

Emma Wood, Senior Brand Manager at Ella’s Kitchen, said: “Ella’s Kitchen Kids is about recognising that the journey doesn’t stop at baby food. As little ones grow, their tastes, independence and routines all change – but parents still want options they can feel good about.”

The launch also signals Ella’s Kitchen’s wider ambitions within the children’s snacking market, with additional products and categories expected later this year.

Wood added that the company aims to help “raise the standards of the kids’ food category” by balancing taste, convenience and nutrition.