AGCO Names New Chief Digital & Information Officer

Jena Holtberg-Benge appointed as company's new CDIO effective March 16, 2026.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:53am

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AGCO, a leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment, has announced the appointment of Jena Holtberg-Benge as the company's new Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO). Holtberg-Benge, who currently serves as AGCO's Vice President of Aftersales Parts, will take on the new role effective March 16, 2026.

Why it matters

Holtberg-Benge's appointment as CDIO underscores AGCO's commitment to digital transformation and leveraging technology to support its long-term growth. Her extensive experience in the agricultural industry and leading large-scale digital initiatives will be crucial as AGCO looks to modernize its core platforms and deliver smarter, more connected solutions for farmers.

The details

Holtberg-Benge joined AGCO in 2023 and has led the company's Aftersales Parts business to resilient growth through cost discipline while scaling digital, AI-led transformations to support dealers and farmers. In her new role as CDIO, Holtberg-Benge will lead AGCO's digital, data and information technology strategy, with a focus on information security and enabling scalable capabilities to support the company's long-term growth ambitions.

  • Holtberg-Benge will assume the CDIO role effective March 16, 2026.

The players

Jena Holtberg-Benge

Current AGCO Vice President of Aftersales Parts who has been appointed as the company's new Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO).

Eric Hansotia

AGCO Chairman, President and CEO who announced Holtberg-Benge's appointment as CDIO.

AGCO

A leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment that has appointed Jena Holtberg-Benge as its new Chief Digital & Information Officer.

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What they’re saying

“Jena is a proven leader who deeply understands how technology, operations and culture come together to drive growth. She brings deep industry expertise, a global perspective and a strong ability to build and mobilize collaborative teams. Known for developing leaders and driving change with clarity and compassion, Jena is the right talent to advance our digital and technology strategy in a rapidly evolving AI landscape and to accelerate our business toward smarter, more connected solutions for farmers.”

— Eric Hansotia, AGCO Chairman, President and CEO

The takeaway

Jena Holtberg-Benge's appointment as AGCO's new Chief Digital & Information Officer underscores the company's commitment to leveraging technology and digital transformation to support its long-term growth and deliver innovative solutions for farmers in the rapidly evolving agricultural industry.