Charles von der Heyde
About Charles von der Heyde
Charles von der Heyde: President of Pilgrim’s Mexico
Charles von der Heyde serves as the President of Pilgrim’s Mexico, a position he has held since January 2012. Pilgrim’s is a leading global poultry producer, and under his leadership, the Mexico division has maintained a significant presence in the industry. His role involves overseeing operations, strategic planning, and business development within the region.
Career at Pilgrim’s: Senior Vice President to President
Charles von der Heyde joined Pilgrim’s in February 2010 as Senior Vice President of Commodity Risk Management, Feed Ingredient Purchasing, and Export Sales. In this capacity, he was responsible for managing risks associated with commodity prices, sourcing feed ingredients, and handling export operations. His successful tenure led to his promotion to President of Pilgrim's Mexico in January 2012.
Professional Background and Experience at Bunge LTD
Before joining Pilgrim’s, Charles von der Heyde accumulated over 29 years of experience at Bunge LTD in Brazil. Bunge is a global agribusiness and food company, where he held various roles that contributed to his extensive expertise in commodity trading, risk management, and operations within the agricultural sector. This experience provided a strong foundation for his subsequent leadership roles.