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Robert Flint, who chairs both CVR companies, welcomed Dane’s promotion to CEO: “Since joining CVR, Dane’s exceptional leadership, financial discipline and deep expertise in all aspects of our businesses, combined with his unwavering commitment to our mission and values, have enabled him to serve as a critical catalyst for process improvements, setting the stage for the growth and value creation that remain primary priorities for our companies. These unprecedented times demand unprecedented focus, and we are confident Dane is the right person to lead us into the future.”

In reply, Dane Neumann said: “We have an exceptional and dedicated team that has been laser focused on maintaining our operational excellence and optimizing our business. Looking ahead, we intend to carry our philosophy of continuous improvement into all aspects of our businesses, seeking to maintain safe, reliable operations while driving meaningful growth and shareholder returns.”

Grupa Azoty made Piotr Szajczyk vice president (VP) of its management board on 1st June 2026. Mr Szajczyk has more than 30 years of experience in sales and commercial management at leading transport and logistics companies in Poland and internationally.

He was previously a VP at Poczta Polska, having also been the company’s sales office director and deputy director prior to that. Earlier in his career, he worked at Ukrainian Railways, FCM Travel Solutions Poland, LOT Polish Airlines and PKP Intercity.

Piotr holds a management and marketing degree from Warsaw’s SIG Management University.

Hernán Büchi Buc is the new vice chairman of SQM. He was appointed on 26th May following the resignation of Gonzalo Guerrero Yamamoto.

Mr Büchi served on SQM’s board for several years until April 2016, before rejoining in 2017. He is currently a Board member of Quiñenco S.A. and S.A.C.I. Falabella. He also chairs the management council at Universidad del Desarrollo.

Mr Büchi holds a Civil Engineering degree from the Universidad de Chile.

Reberth Machado became the new CEO of Verde Agritech on 1st June. He replaces Cristiano Veloso who has become the CEO of its wholly owned subsidiary Magnes Rare Earths. Mr Machado will work alongside CFO Felipe Paolucci and Marcus Ribeiro, the company’s chief revenue officer.

Cristiano Veloso said: “Our fertilizer business has built a differentiated position in Brazil and now needs a Chief Executive Officer fully dedicated to commercial execution, customer expansion and profitability. Reberth brings exactly the kind of leadership Verde needs for its next phase of growth.

“Reberth is a chemical engineer with deep experience inside large-scale agro-industrial operations, including 12 years at Bioenergia do Brasil, where he served as CEO and led a major sugar-cane ethanol operation with responsibility for plant operations, farming and crop management. As Verde expands relationships with larger corporate customers, particularly in segments such as sugar cane and eucalyptus, that firsthand operating perspective is highly relevant.”

In response, Reberth Machado said: “I am honored to join Verde at a moment when the company has an opportunity to pair a differentiated fertilizer platform with a high-potential rare earths platform. Verde has built a compelling low-carbon specialty fertilizer business with strong technical differentiation and a clear opportunity to deepen penetration with larger, long-cycle customers.

“Having led a large agro-industrial operation, I understand how these customers evaluate productivity, reliability and return on investment. My priority is execution: strengthening strategically important accounts, deepening customer relationships, enhancing operating discipline and positioning Verde for long-term profitable growth.

“I look forward to working with Felipe and Marcus, and to benefiting from Cristiano’s knowledge and support.”