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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.

Ahmed brings with him more than two decades of experience in the fertilizer and chemical industries. Prior to this appointment, he served as Engro’s chief operating officer, playing a pivotal role in optimising plant operations, expanding distribution networks, and driving digital transformation. In his new role, Imran Ahmed will be responsible for leading Engro’s growth strategy which aims to: improve production efficiency at the company’s manufacturing facilities; expand outreach to farmers through digital advisory services; strengthen the dealer network across rural Pakistan; drive product innovation and sustainable farming practices.

Parent company Engro Holdings has also announced the appointment of Hussain Dawood as Chairman and Abdul Samad Dawood as CEO, according to a Pakistan Stock Exchange filing.

Andrew T Scribner became the executive vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) of CF Industries on 26th May, having been elected by the company’s board of directors. He reports directly to Christopher Bohn, president and CEO, and serve as a member of the company’s senior leadership team.

“We are pleased to welcome Andrew to CF Industries,” said Mr Bohn. “He is a disciplined, focused, and handson finance leader, and we believe his operational experience and strategic perspective will support our continued growth.”

Mr Scribner joins CF Industries from Kimberly-Clark Corporation, where he most recently served as vice president, global controller and head of corporate finance planning and analysis. Previously, he was the CFO of Kimberly-Clark North America. Prior to Kimberly-Clark, he held senior finance leadership roles at Gap, including CFO roles for its Banana Republic and Athleta brands, and spent 13 years at The Kraft Heinz Company and its predecessor, Kraft Foods Group, in roles of increasing responsibility.

Green hydrogen and methane developer TES has appointed former Shell executive Clare Harris as its new CEO following the resignation of co-founder Marco Alverà in May this year. Harris, who spent nearly 30 years at Shell in liquefied natural gas (LNG) and gas roles before taking on an executive director role at green hydrogen and e-fuel developer Power2X, will lead the firm as it “enters its next phase of growth” across Europe, Asia, and the US. Alvera will stay on at the firm as a shareholder and board member to “advance the long-term vision and growth” of TES and e-methane.

“TES has built a uniquely positioned platform with high quality projects serving customers in every major market and exceptional partnerships,” Harris said. “I am excited to join the Board, the team and our partners in the next phase of delivery and scaling to full potential.”