President and
Chief Executive Officer
AGI
Tim Close is the President and Chief Executive Officer of AGI. He oversees the strategic direction of the global business. With over 3,800 employees and 34 global manufacturing facilities, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.
Close became President of AGI in 2015 and was appointed CEO in 2016. Under his leadership the company has evolved from a regional equipment provider to a global agricultural and food processing solutions provider with a leading-edge technology business. His vision continues to drive AGI’s global expansion and technological transformation.
Prior to joining AGI, Close was Senior Vice-President at Macquarie Capital, a global investment bank.