Fertilizer International 506 Jan-Feb 2022
31 January 2022
Ken Seitz has been named as Nutrien’s interim CEO following the resignation of the former CEO and president Mayo Schmidt on the 4th of January. Schmidt had only been in post for eight months, having taken over from Chuck Magro in April 2021. Mr Seitz was the company’s executive vice president and CEO of potash prior to the announcement. His appointment is a transitional arrangement.
Ecovyst Inc, a leading provider of regenerated sulphuric acid, virgin sulphuric acid, and sulphur dioxide and related derivatives, says that it has appointed Laurie Bergman as Chief Financial Officer effective August 24, 2026. Ms. Bergman replaces Michael Feehan, who will be departing the company.
India’s Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has recommended Shri Manoharan Potheri as the new Director of Finance for state-owned Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Limited (FACT). Shri Potheri currently serves as Chief General Manager (Finance), Northern Region and Delhi State Office, for the Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. Since February 2026, the Director (Finance) position at FACT has been held by Shri S. Sakthimani, who is also Chairman and Managing Director.
A summary of recent company appointments.
Sulphur magazine has a new name – Sulphur+Sulphuric Acid – to reflect what it has always represented: the close and enduring connection between the sulphur and sulphuric acid industries, and the wider value chains they support.
Engro Fertilizers Ltd has appointed Imran Ahmed as its new CEO, following approval by the company’s board of directors. He succeeds former CEO Ali Rathore. He achieved record urea production and better operational performance during his tenure, despite gas supply constraints, inflationary pressures and agriculture sector challenges. Engro is one of Pakistan’s leading fertilizer manufacturers, operating major production plants in Daharki and Port Qasim. It is widely recognised domestically for its flagship Zarkhez and Zingro fertilizer brands.