Lucinda B. Smith

Lucinda B. Smith was appointed to the position of Senior Vice President, Global Business Services, in March 2013. Ms. Smith, former Senior Vice President, Human Resources, is responsible for the functional management of all Human Resources, Information Technology, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) organizations worldwide as well as for AGCO’s Shared Services Center in Budapest, Hungary. She has responsibility for a global team of professionals developing, deploying and implementing strategic solutions for technology and people demands to support ongoing efficiency and productivity at AGCO. In addition, she leads AGCO’s global CSR programs to build a more valuable enterprise through social, economic and environmental stewardship. Ms. Smith also serves as chair of the AGCO Agriculture Foundation and serves as a member of the AGCO Hungary Kft. Board of Directors.

Ms. Smith joined AGCO in October 2006 as Director, Organizational Development & Compensation and in May 2008, she assumed the position of Vice President, Global Talent Management & Rewards. She has been a leader in the implementation of AGCO’s Diversity & Inclusion initiative—TRAIT, AGCO University, Global Rewards and Performance Management initiatives. Prior to AGCO, Ms. Smith was Global Director of Human Resources at AJC International, Inc. and prior to that, she held global human resource management positions at Lend Lease Corporation, Cendian Corporation and Georgia-Pacific Corporation.

Ms. Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Scripps College in Claremont, California. She also completed the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, Advanced Leadership Programme. Ms. Smith is a member of The Conference Board’s Global CHRO Council.