Domingo Lastra

Domingo Lastra is president of ADM Latin America and a member of the company’s Executive Council. In his current role, he leads all ADM operations in the region, including grain origination, oilseeds processing, inputs, human and animal nutrition, logistics and exports, as well as strategic initiatives in innovation and sustainability. Lastra joined ADM in 1994 and has since held a variety of leadership positions in merchandising, operations, logistics, origination, and strategy, working across different countries and business units within the company. He holds a degree in Agricultural Economics from Universidad de Belgrano in Buenos Aires and a master’s degree in Agricultural Economics from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. With more than 30 years of experience in global agribusiness, he is focused on connecting producers, customers, and international markets in an efficient, responsible and sustainable way. Passionate about innovation and the transformative power of Latin American agribusiness, he believes the future of the region depends on integration, technology and a commitment to practices that benefit farmers, consumers and communities.