NAPERVILLE, ILLINOIS – AGI, a global leader in agricultural infrastructure, has placed Susan Hall as their new Senior Director of Total Rewards. Managing Partner, Ayla Maloney and Recruiting Director, Morgan Booker led and placed the pivotal HR search.
“Susan Hall is an exceptional Total Rewards leader with deep experience scaling global manufacturing organizations and building high-impact TR functions from the ground up. Her expertise aligns seamlessly with AGI’s strategic direction—and her leadership style, warmth, and spirit of collaboration make her a natural fit for this incredibly talented HR team. We’re thrilled for Susan and AGI as they continue to modernize their infrastructure and position the business for sustained success,” shared Ayla Maloney, Managing Partner at TCG.
As the Senior Director of Total Rewards, Susan Hall will have a pivotal leadership position responsible for shaping and executing a modern, globally integrated total rewards strategy that supports talent attraction, engagement, and retention. Reporting directly to the CHRO—who is spearheading a full-scale transformation of the HR function—her role will serve as a strategic partner in reimagining compensation, benefits, and overall employee value proposition. As the first major hire under the CHRO’s leadership, Susan will lead key initiatives including modernizing incentive plan administration, launching a benefits RFP process, and implementing a global job grading structure in partnership with AON. This is a rare opportunity to drive enterprise-wide impact through thoughtful design, operational rigor, and bold innovation in Total Rewards—helping to build a best-in-class function that is equitable, scalable, and aligned with business strategy.
“It was an absolute pleasure working with TCG. From the first introductions to the offer stage and beyond, Ayla and Morgan took the time to understand how my professional and personal aspirations and experience fit well with AGI’s Head of Total Rewards role. Ayla and Morgan helped me feel comfortable and confident through excellent communication and transparency during the entire process. I am thrilled to begin my new journey with AGI. Thank you TCG!” shared Susan Hall.
Susan Hall brings more than two decades of deep expertise in Total Rewards, with a strong track record of leading global compensation and U.S. benefits programs across complex, growth-focused organizations. Prior to joining AGI, Susan served as Director of Total Rewards at Westlake Corporation, where she led a global team of 20 and oversaw the design and execution of compensation and benefits strategies for more than 16,000 employees. Her leadership spanned enterprise-wide initiatives—including M&A integration, executive compensation design, and Compensation Committee support—while championing operational excellence through automation and vendor management. Susan’s data-driven, people-centered approach has consistently aligned rewards strategies with business performance and culture, making her an exceptional addition to AGI’s leadership team.
About AGI
AGI (Ag Growth International) is a global leader in agricultural infrastructure, providing innovative equipment, technology, and solutions that support the storage, handling, processing, and protection of agricultural inputs and crops worldwide. Since its founding in 1996, AGI has grown through strategic acquisitions and international expansion, evolving into a powerhouse of industry-leading brands serving customers across six continents. With a steadfast commitment to strengthening the global food supply chain, AGI partners with producers and commercial operations to reduce post-harvest loss, increase efficiency, and ensure food security. Rooted in values of safety, collaboration, and customer satisfaction, AGI continues to drive growth—both in the field and within its own teams—while delivering tailored solutions that address the world’s most pressing agricultural challenges.
About The Christopher Group
Through its award-winning, customized HR solutions, The Christopher Group (TCG) delivers critical human capital solutions in the area of executive HR search, interim HR leaders, fractional CHROs, and HR advisory and consulting. Since 1998, TCG has served clients across all industries, locations, company sizes, and verticals. Staffed by former HR professionals and highly trained search practitioners who have sat in the job, TCG has been named one of the Fastest-Growing, Best Non-Profit, Diversity, Private Equity, and Top 50 Executive Recruiting Firms by Hunt Scanlon as well as Forbes’ 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022 list of America’s Best Executive Recruiting Firms.