The United Soybean Board (USB) has named Polly Ruhland as its new chief executive officer (CEO) effective November 1.

USB chairman John Motter said, “Polly brings a platform of experience and expertise that parallels the opportunities and challenges facing the soy industry – building demand in domestic and global markets, creating consensus throughout the commodity supply chain, solidifying partnerships with national and state organizations, and being an industry catalyst.”

“We look forward to continuing our collaboration with USB under Polly’s leadership,” stated USSEC CEO Jim Sutter. “We are excited to provide her with exposure to our great USSEC team worldwide that builds a global preference for U.S. Soy.”