K+S Kali GmbH, Kassel, has appointed Alexa Hergenröther, 43, as a member of the company’s executive management team, effective June 1, 2014. She will be responsible for marketing and sales. Her term of office will last until May 31, 2019. She succeeds Dr. Ernst Andres, who tendered his resignation by mutual consent, effective March 31.
Hergenröther was most recently CEO of K+S Chile SA. She has been with the K+S Group since 2002 and played an important part in the acquisitions of Morton Salt and Potash One. Until her term of office starts, Dr. Ralf Diekmann will serve as acting head of marketing and sales.
Chief Human Resources Officer Steffen Kirchhof will tender his resignation for personal reasons, effective June 30. His successor will be announced later.
The term of office for Dr. Diekmann was extended until Dec. 31, 2015, and he will remain responsible for production and technology.