Cargill’s Chief Technology Officer Florian Schattenmann has been named a 2025 Fellow of the American Chemical Society (ACS), an honor that reflects both scientific excellence and impact across industries, the company says.

“Whether it was my early-career time in the automotive industry, or my work today, helping deliver more nutritious, sustainable, and accessible food—I’ve always gravitated toward innovation with real-world impact,” Schattenmann says. 

A chemist by training, he now leads Cargill’s global R&D efforts to advance technologies and solve food challenges, from fermentation-derived sweeteners to microbiome-based animal nutrition. His leadership reflects a systems-level approach to innovation, grounded in both scientific possibility and global relevance, Cargill adds.

“The world faces immense challenges, from climate change to food security and nutrition,” he says. “But I’m convinced breakthrough science and practical solutions can make a difference. When chemistry, engineering, biology and food science intersect—that’s where we have a real chance to drive meaningful change.”

The ACS Fellows Program began in 2009 to recognize members for outstanding achievements in and contributions to science, the profession and ACS. Shattenmann was one of 36 members named to the 2025 class.

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