Austen S. Cargill II
Austen Stowell Cargill II | |
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| Born | 1951 United States |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, rancher |
| Years active | –2001 (vice president at Cargill) |
| Known for | Heir to Cargill fortune, former vice president of Cargill |
Austen Stowell Cargill II (born 1951) is an American businessman, rancher, and heir to a billionaire fortune.
Early life
Cargill, born in 1951, is the great-grandson of William Wallace Cargill, the founder of Cargill. He earned both bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Minnesota, followed by a doctoral degree from Oregon State University.
Career
He started his professional journey at Cargill working as a marine biologist and was appointed to the company's board of directors in 1995. He held the position of vice president until 2001. Moreover, from 1999 until its bankruptcy in 2002, he was a board member of GalaGen, a NASDAQ-traded company specializing in dietary supplements for gastrointestinal health.
Personal life
In 2001, Cargill purchased North Ranch located in Paradise Valley, Montana, which was previously owned by the Church Universal and Triumphant. He currently lives in Livingston, Montana, is divorced, and has two children.