Mike LeSage
Private Equity Investor at Proterra Investment Partners LP
Profile
Mr. LeSage is a Managing Director for Proterra Investment Partners where he helps direct Proterra’s agricultural investment activities in North America and serves on the firm’s Investment Committee.
Prior to Proterra, Mr. LeSage worked for Cargill, where he served as President and Business Leader of Cargill Risk Management (CRM).
Before his role as President, Mr. LeSage managed CRM’s North and Latin American Feed and Biofuels derivatives team and became a Vice President and Global Sales Manager for the business’ largest product line.
Prior to the role of Vice President, Mr. LeSage moved to Singapore to start CRM’s business in Asia, managing commodity derivative sales activity across 13 countries.
Mr. LeSage’s career with Cargill began in grain merchandising in Sioux City, Iowa.
LeSage serves as a Director of the Western Golf Association.
His non-profit board service has included Big Brothers Big Sisters, Minnetonka School Board, Positive Coaching Alliance, Minnetonka Public School Foundation, and Pinky Swear Foundation in support of his passion for the needs of youth and their access to quality education.
He holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Minnesota and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, Cum Laude, from the University of Minnesota.
Mike LeSage active positions
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Proterra Investment Partners LP
Proterra Investment Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Proterra Investment Partners LP (Proterra Investment Partners) is a private equity investment firm founded in 2003. The firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Private Equity Investor | 01/09/2017 |
Former positions of Mike LeSage
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Cargill, Inc.
Cargill, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Cargill, Inc. engages in the provision of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. It specializes in food service, agriculture, meat and poultry, transportation, pharmaceutical ingredients, and beauty products. The company was founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | President | 01/09/2017 |
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University of Minnesota | Masters Business Admin |
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Proterra Investment Partners LP
Proterra Investment Partners LP Investment ManagersFinance Proterra Investment Partners LP (Proterra Investment Partners) is a private equity investment firm founded in 2003. The firm headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. | Finance |
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill, Inc. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Cargill, Inc. engages in the provision of food, agricultural, financial, and industrial products and services. It specializes in food service, agriculture, meat and poultry, transportation, pharmaceutical ingredients, and beauty products. The company was founded by William Wallace Cargill in 1865 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Process Industries |
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