Darryl Matthews

President, Global Agriculture, Valmont Industries and Valley Irrigation / Valley Irrigation

Darryl Matthews

A highly accomplished global business leader with over 30 years of experience in agriculture, forestry technology, irrigation, life sciences, and crop protection, Darryl Matthews is renowned for driving innovation, growth, and operational excellence in the ag-tech sector. With a deep understanding of technology integration and a keen focus on meeting farmers' needs, Darryl is adept at creating practical, impactful solutions that enhance agricultural productivity.

As Group President of Agriculture at Valmont Industries, Darryl leads the strategic direction for the company’s Agriculture segment, advancing the Valley Irrigation brand and fostering strong relationships with dealers and customers. His leadership is instrumental in integrating cutting-edge technologies to drive sustainable, high-performance solutions for global agriculture.

Darryl joined Valmont in 2024, bringing a wealth of expertise built over decades of transformative work in the agriculture industry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture from the University of Guelph (1994) and was raised in a farming town in Ontario, Canada.