Bunge Global SA Announces CAO Succession Plan

Executive Succession Announcement

On September 1, 2026, Bunge Global SA announced a planned succession for its principal accounting officer role:

• Outgoing Executive: Matt Simmons will retire as Controller and Chief Accounting Officer effective March 31, 2027. Simmons will remain with the company through the transition period to ensure an orderly handover. The filing notes that the retirement is not due to any disagreement relating to accounting, financial reporting, operations, or practices.
• Incoming Executive: Richard James (age 45) has been appointed to succeed Mr. Simmons as Controller and CAO starting April 1, 2027. Mr. James brings extensive internal experience, having worked at Bunge for over 14 years in roles including Vice President of Finance Integration and Transformation, Corporate Controller (2019–2022), Controller of Europe and Asia operations, and Director of Global Internal Audit. Prior to Bunge, he was an assurance manager at Ernst & Young.

Impact Assessment

• Trading Significance: Low. This is an orderly, long-lead planned internal succession without any noted disputes regarding accounting practices or financial controls.