Compass Minerals announced the appointment of Patrick Merrin as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), effective March 3, 2025. Merrin, a seasoned operating executive in the mining industry, will be responsible for the primary operational management of the company's 12 production and packaging facilities.
Concurrently, Peter Fjellman was named Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective immediately, succeeding Jeff Cathey. Fjellman brings over 30 years of experience leading finance teams across diverse industrial, manufacturing, and logistics sectors.
These key leadership appointments are part of Compass Minerals' strategic refocus on its core Salt and Plant Nutrition businesses. The company expects Merrin and Fjellman to contribute to consistent performance and continuous improvement across the business, with a focus on operating safely and efficiently while aggressively managing the balance sheet.
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