Nutrien Ltd. announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Ken Seitz as its CEO, effective August 8, 2022. Mr. Seitz will also join the Nutrien Board of Directors. The announcement follows an extensive seven-month global search including internal and external candidates led by the Board and supported by a world-class executive recruitment firm with a dedicated agriculture and chemical practice.

Mr. Seitz has served as interim CEO since January 2022 and brings more than 25 years of global management experience working across more than 60 countries, with deep experience in agriculture and mining sectors. Under Mr. Seitz's leadership, Nutrien has achieved record results, delivered bold actions in response to changes in agricultural markets, advanced the organization's sustainability strategy and brought together key parties to help navigate unprecedented global food security challenges.