MOVES: US fertilizer producer Mosaic announces President and CEO O'Rourke resigning

Mark Milam

29-Aug-2023

HOUSTON (ICIS)–US fertilizer producer Mosaic has announced President and CEO Joc O’Rourke intends to retire and that the board of directors has unanimously elected Bruce Bodine, currently Senior Vice President – North America, to take over as CEO effective 1 January.

O’Rourke relinquished the title of president immediately and will resign as CEO and a member of the board effective 31 December, after which he will serve as a senior advisor until mid-2024.

Bodine has been also elected as president of the company and a member of the board effective immediately.

“Joc’s leadership over the past eight years strengthened Mosaic,” said Greg Ebel, Mosaic board of directors chairman.

“The company today is larger, more geographically diverse, more resilient and in excellent financial condition. My fellow directors join me in wishing him all the best as he transitions to a well-deserved retirement.”

For his part, O’Rourke said he was proud of the company’s achievements and that he knows Bodine will lead the company to still-greater success.

“It has been a tremendous privilege to serve as president and CEO alongside Mosaic’s thousands of exceptionally talented people around the world,” said O’Rourke.

Bodine has worked for Mosaic and its predecessor company for many years and held a number of executive roles.

“Joc’s leadership made Mosaic stronger. We will continue to meet Mosaic’s noble mission – to help the world grow the food it needs – while operating safely and responsibly,” said Bodine.

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