Ethics in Business: In Their Own Words, with Cargill's David MacLennan

Feb 6, 2019

David MacLennan, chairman and CEO of Cargill, discusses the role of ethics in his work leading an agriculture, food, and nutrition company that is present in over 70 countries. He explains Cargill's work in the community, its emphasis on diversity, and the importance of keeping his employees safe.

David MacLennan, chairman and CEO of Cargill, discusses the role of ethics in his work leading an agriculture, food, and nutrition company that is present in over 70 countries. He explains Cargill's work in the community, its emphasis on diversity, and the importance of keeping his employees safe.

Ethics in Business: In Their Own Words is an interview series produced by Carnegie Council in partnership with ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and CFA Institute. It features global business leaders exploring how businesses are preparing for an ethical future in the face of threats and challenges presented by globalization, technology, and human psychology.

For more on this and other Global Ethics Day-related projects, please go to https://www.globalethicsday.org.

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