Cargill Inc said on Tuesday a former executive, who recently left rival Louis Dreyfus Corp , will rejoin the U.S.-based commodity trader as one of six people who set corporate strategy.

Gert-Jan van den Akker on Dec. 1 will join the Cargill Leadership Team, which also includes the company’s chief executive officer, chief financial officer and chief risk officer, according to a statement.

Last week, Cargill said Chief Executive David MacLennan will replace his predecessor, Gregory Page, as chairman of the company’s board.

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