Fertilizer International 521 Jul-Aug 2024
31 July 2024
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Marc Hechler is EuroChem Group’s new CEO, replacing Samir Brikho who held the position since August 2022. Mr Hechler brings with him more than 20 years of global fertilizer industry experience. He has led EuroChem’s European business operations for the past five years. His leadership experience includes the successful execution of restructuring projects.
“Marc’s new role will focus on managing risks and maintaining efficiency of our European business, an important task in these challenging times,” EuroChem said in a statement.
Samir Brikho will continue in his role as the chairman of EuroChem’s board.
Gregory D Cameron became executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO) of CF Industries in June, following his election by the board. Mr Cameron will report to Tony Will, the company’s president and CEO, and will serve as a member of the senior leadership team. He succeeds Christopher D Bohn, who was recently promoted to EVP and chief operating officer (COO).
“We are pleased to welcome Greg to CF Industries,” said Tony Will. “He brings proven leadership, financial and clean energy expertise, and a strong track record of developing high-performing teams that will serve our Company, employees and shareholders well.”
Mr Cameron was previously president and CFO of Bloom Energy, a global leader in solid oxide fuel cell technology having joined Bloom Energy in 2020 as EVP and CFO. Prior to this, Greg held a series of senior roles at General Electric for more than 26 years. These included stints as president and CEO, global operations, GE Company, and president and CEO, global legacy solutions, GE Capital.
Jeffrey Cathey is the new CFO of Compass Minerals. Mr Cathey joined Compass Minerals in December 2023 as chief accounting officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for all aspects of financial management – including accounting, reporting, tax, internal audit, treasury, financial planning and analysis, and investor relations.
“A key driver in our efforts to get back to the basics by creating value through our core Salt and Plant Nutrition businesses is rigorous balance sheet management. Jeff is a proven leader who has built and improved financial organizations and systems over his career. His skillset aligns extremely well with where the company is today, and more importantly, where we want to go,” said Edward C Dowling Jr, the president and CEO of Compass Minerals. “I’m confident his leadership as CFO will help further our efforts to manage costs, reduce debt, and improve our overall financial performance.”
Jeffrey brings to Compass Minerals more than 15 years of financial leadership experience in public and private companies. Before joining Compass Minerals, he spent 10 years in positions of increasing responsibility at Crestwood Equity Partners LP, most recently as principal accounting officer. Previously, he held roles at Shamrock Trading Corporation and Ernst & Young LLP.
Mr Cathey holds Bachelor of Science degree in both finance and accounting, and a Master of Science degree in accounting from Kansas State University. He is also a certified public accountant.
He succeeds Lorin Crenshaw, who has departed Compass Minerals with immediate effect, having served as the company’s CFO since December 2021.
“I appreciate Lorin’s service and contributions during his tenure at our company and wish him continued success in his next pursuit,” added Dowling.
