There is a world of opportunity at Cargill. Dan Platta knows those opportunities are awarded to individuals who take responsibility for their development. He is one such individual. He leveraged his education in accounting, finance and economics at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, to position him for an accounting internship with a Cargill financial services business and later a career in commodities trading. Platta has taken ownership of his learning and growth.

“I knew that if I could just get my foot in the door [at Cargill] I’d have all the opportunities in the world.  My viewpoint on Cargill hasn’t changed since.”

Platta currently hedges egg costs for customers as a Cargill Kitchen Solutions risk manager in Monticello, Minnesota. He enjoys the challenge of developing risk management programs for customers, educating them about pricing formulas and ultimately leading their businesses to success.

What’s next for Platta? His goals are to gain strategy and personnel experience by serving on a management committee, work for a diverse group of Cargill businesses in global locations — and one day lead a Cargill business. 

Cargill provides the trust, responsibility and freedom to achieve your ambitions. All you need to provide is the initiative.