Green Plains appoints operations veteran Chris Osowski as new CEO

OMAHA - Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE), a biorefining company with annual revenues of $2.4 billion and a market capitalization of $547 million, announced Tuesday the appointment of Chris Osowski as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately.

Osowski previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations and Technology at the company since January 2022 and has been a member of Green Plains’ Executive Committee since March 2025. According to InvestingPro data, he takes the helm as the company shows strong momentum, with shares gaining over 26% in the past six months despite challenging market conditions.

"Chris has the right combination of leadership, operational depth, and industry experience to lead Green Plains into its next chapter," said Jim Anderson, Chairman of the Board, in a press release statement.

The company also announced the appointment of Trent Collins to Senior Vice President of Operations. Collins joined Green Plains as Vice President of Operational Excellence in April 2024 and brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the protein and agribusiness sectors.

Osowski brings more than 20 years of global leadership experience across the chemical, agribusiness, and renewable energy sectors. Prior to joining Green Plains, he served as Vice President of Global Technology for ADM and held leadership positions at Tate & Lyle, Renewable Energy Group, and POET.

The Nebraska-based company describes itself as a biorefining company focused on producing renewable fuels and sustainable ingredients. Green Plains is currently implementing carbon capture and storage solutions, with three facilities set to begin carbon capture later this year.

Michelle Mapes, who had been serving as Interim Principal Executive Officer, will continue in her role as Chief Legal and Administration Officer, according to the announcement.

In other recent news, Green Plains Renewable Energy reported a significant miss in its Q2 2025 earnings. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of -$1.09, falling short of the analyst forecast of -$0.33. Revenue also did not meet expectations, coming in at $552.8 million compared to the anticipated $610.2 million, which represents a 10.7% decline from the previous year. Despite these earnings and revenue shortfalls, the company’s stock experienced a notable surge in pre-market trading. Additionally, BofA Securities downgraded Green Plains from Neutral to Underperform, although they raised their price target from $4.50 to $7.00. The analysts at BofA Securities highlighted that the new price target remains below the current stock price. These developments offer investors a look at the recent performance and analyst perspectives on Green Plains Renewable Energy.

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