Gov. Brian Kemp said this shows the value of such economic missions, adding that Cargill was among the companies state leaders spoke to at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland in January. The governor is currently in South Korea on a similar business attraction trip.
Jennifer Hartsock, Cargill's chief information and digital officer, said in a press release that Atlanta was chosen because of its diverse and talented workforce, adding that the state's robust agricultural sector, worth more than $74 billion annually, also helps it stand out as the Peach State.
“Atlanta's deep tech talent pool provides unparalleled access to the expertise needed to drive digital transformation,” she said. “Employees working at this facility will help create digital solutions that strengthen the global food supply chain, leverage analytics and artificial intelligence to open new markets, and drive innovation to make our food system more sustainable and accessible.”
Cargill said it employs 160,000 people, including about 1,000 across Georgia. The food conglomerate has several operations across the state, including a large poultry headquarters near Gainesville that was created through a 2022 merger and acquisition.
Cargill has posted job openings for its Atlanta hub at careers.cargill.com/DigitalTech.
