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W. Anthony Will

President and Chief Executive Officer at CF Industries Holdings
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

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.

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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.