DULUTH, GEORGIA, US — Viren Shah was hired as chief digital and information officer (CDIO) for AGCO and will be a part of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the chief executive officer.

Shah will become senior vice president and CDIO, effective Jan. 16. He will lead the development, design and implementation of the company’s digital vision and strategy, including IT and data analytics.

“Viren brings deep expertise in this field across multiple industries and will help further accelerate our tech transformation by enabling our precision ag offerings that put the farmer first,” said Eric Hansotia, chief executive officer. “Data integrity, digital tools, and a secure and strong IT infrastructure are all fundamental to helping AGCO become the trusted partner for industry-leading, smart farming solutions. Viren will be a valuable addition to our team to drive us forward.”

Shah has more than 20 years of experience in IT, supply chain and digital roles. He most recently was chief digital officer of GE Appliances since 2018. Prior to that role, he held global leadership positions, including chief information officer (CIO) at Masco Cabinetry, CIO at Specialty Fashion Group and various positions at Wal-Mart.