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    W. Anthony Will

    President and Chief Executive Officer at CF Industries Holdings Inc
    Board
    Since January 2014
    Age
    58 years
    Tenure
    Joined CF Industries in 04-2007 as Vice President, Corporate Development, later promoted to Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution, then to Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution, and has been serving as President and CEO since 01-2014.

    Also at CF Industries Holdings Inc

    AKM
    Ashraf K. Malik
    Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution
    BAF
    Bert A. Frost
    Executive Vice President, Sales, Market Development, and Supply Chain
    CDB
    Christopher D. Bohn
    Executive Vice President and COO

    About

    W. Anthony Will is the President and CEO of CF Industries Holdings, Inc., demonstrating extensive leadership skills and a robust career in the chemical and manufacturing industries. He began his journey at CF Industries in April 2007, starting as Vice President, Corporate Development, and quickly advancing through critical roles in manufacturing and distribution before assuming his current title in January 2014.

    His progression at CF Industries highlights his strategic vision and operational expertise, paving the way for significant contributions in public company governance, risk management, and corporate development.

    Beyond his role at CF Industries, he also serves on the Board of Directors of Olin Corporation since September 2021, reflecting his broad influence and involvement in the chemical industry. At age 58, his career is marked by consistent professional growth and commitment to industry excellence.

    $CF Performance Under W. Anthony Will

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    CF Industries Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution January 2012 – January 2014 Former role at CF Industries
    CF Industries Vice President, Manufacturing and Distribution March 2009 – December 2011 Former role at CF Industries
    CF Industries Vice President, Corporate Development April 2007 – March 2009 Former role at CF Industries
    Accenture Ltd. Partner N/APrevious corporate role prior to joining CF Industries
    Sears, Roebuck and Co. Vice President, Business Development N/APrevious corporate role prior to joining CF Industries
    Fort James Corporation Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development N/APrevious corporate role prior to joining CF Industries
    Boston Consulting Group Manager N/APrevious corporate role prior to joining CF Industries

    External Roles

    Organization Role Date Range Details
    Olin Corporation Board of Directors Member Since September 2021 Global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products; leading U.S. ammunition manufacturer

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary $1,400,000 Annual Approved by the compensation and management development committee in December 2023

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Target Annual Incentive Level

    • Target Amount: 150% of base salary, which is $2,100,000 (calculated as 1.5 x $1,400,000).
    • Performance Metrics & Weights:
      • Adjusted EBITDA Metric: 60% weight.
      • Clean Energy Metric: 20% weight.
      • Sustainability Metric: 10% weight.
      • Process Safety Metric: 10% weight.
    • Evaluation & Vesting: Specific thresholds, targets, evaluation period details, and vesting conditions for the annual incentive are not provided in the documents.

    Target PRSUs (Performance Share Awards)

    • Grant Date: January 3, 2024.
    • Grant Date Fair Value: $4,500,000.
    • Performance Metrics:
      • Based on Average Return on Net Assets (RONA) over three one-year periods.
      • Subject to a three-year Total Shareholder Return (TSR) modifier which may adjust earnings by up to ±20%.
    • Vesting Schedule: PRSUs vest upon certification of performance goal attainment by the compensation and management development committee after the three-year performance period (2024-2026).
    • Conditions: Awards may be subject to forfeiture or accelerated vesting under conditions such as change in control or termination of employment; dividend equivalents accrue during the performance period and are paid in cash upon vesting.
    • Additional Details: Specific thresholds, targets, and maximum payout levels for performance metrics have not been disclosed in the documents.