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The following section provides information on Darling Ingredients Inc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Darling Ingredients Inc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.
Executives
Randall C. Stuewe
Chairman; Chief Executive Officer Executive BoardMr. Randall C. Stuewe has been the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the company since 2003. Prior to this, he served as Executive Vice President for ConAgra Foods, Inc. He also served as President at Gilroy Foods. Currently, he serves as Director and chairman of the compensation committee of Teays River Investments, LLC.
Sandra Dudley
Chief Strategy Officer; Executive Vice President - M&A and AI Senior ManagementMs. Sandra Dudley has been the Executive Vice President of M&A and AI and Chief Strategy Officer of the company since 2026. Prior to this, she served as the Executive Vice President of Renewables and US Specialty Operations at Darling Ingredients from 2021 to 2025, Senior Vice President of Renewables and Strategy from 2020 to 2021, and Vice President of Strategic Planning & Business Development from 2015 to 2020. Ms. Dudley also served as the Chairman and President of Diamond Green Diesel.
Patrick McNutt
Chief Administrative Officer; Executive Vice President Senior ManagementMr. Patrick McNutt has been the Chief Administrative Officer and Executive Vice President of the company since 2022. Prior to this, he held various position within the company including; Vice President of Fleet Operations from 2010 to 2022, and Director of Safety Management in 2000. He also has served in various senior positions at Coca-Cola and Argonaut Insurance Company.
Robert (Bob) Day
Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President Senior ManagementJan van der Velden
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