![]() Since joining the Company Paul has earned the respect of our Board of Directors and is highly regarded throughout our organization. Paul joined AGI in 2019 after a long and successful career in the industrial chemicals sector where he ran substantial global businesses with multiple facilities across several geographies. Lambert added, "We are fortunate to have Paul Householder stepping in to serve as our President and CEO. I am confident that AGI is well positioned for continuing success and have no doubt that Paul will be successful in leading the Company's next phase of profitable growth." Our continuing record results demonstrate the validity of our 2015-2020 investment phase and our 5-6-7 strategy to diversify our business across new products, markets, customers, and geographies. "I am also immensely proud of the team I have built at AGI and how we have managed successfully through many challenges including the Covid-19 pandemic. "I am extremely proud of our accomplishments at AGI over the past 10 years, and the role I have played helping AGI grow, diversify, and prosper," said Tim Close. Tim is a highly talented executive and we wish him well in his future endeavours." It has been a pleasure to work with Tim as we've accomplished these objectives. He has played an instrumental role in the evolution of the Company over his tenure, spearheading the acquisition of over 25 businesses, initiating the Company's strategic entry into the digital agriculture space, building an outstanding senior leadership team and in the process transforming AGI from a regional manufacturer of grain handling equipment to a diversified truly global food infrastructure leader. "Tim joined the Company in August 2012 as Vice President, Strategic Planning and Development, was appointed President in March of 2015 and became President and Chief Executive Officer in January 2016. "On behalf of the Board and everyone at AGI, I want to thank Tim for his service and passionate dedication to AGI and all of its stakeholders and for his tremendous leadership and highly valued contributions to AGI's strong position today," said Bill Lambert, Chair of the Board. Close has agreed to remain with the Company in an advisory role through year-end to ensure a smooth transition. The Board of Directors has named Paul Householder, AGI's current Chief Operating Officer, as President and Chief Executive Officer. ("AGI" or the "Company") (TSX: AFN) today announced that Tim Close has stepped down as President and Chief Executive Officer and resigned as a Director of AGI to pursue other opportunities. WINNIPEG, Manitoba-( BUSINESS WIRE)-Ag Growth International Inc.
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