Brian Sikes

2020 Davis College Distinguished Alumni Award

Brian Sikes of Wichita, Kansas received his bachelor's degree (1990) in agricultural economics from Texas Tech. Today, Sikes serves as corporate senior vice president of Cargill’s global protein and salt businesses. In addition, he was recently appointed as chief risk officer and chair of the Cargill Commodity Risk Committee. Sikes began his career with Cargill in 1991 and joined the executive team in 2018. Most recently, he led the transformation of the North American protein business, which delivered strong financial results and expanded offerings in line with shifting demand for value-added protein, sustainable supply chains and alternative proteins. During his time with the company, Sikes worked across Cargill’s protein business, serving as the president of Cargill’s foodservice team and overseeing Cargill’s protein business in North America and Europe. He also led global talent management for the company.