Keith Satchwell, long-time managing director of Australia Fertilizers and a prominent player in the international fertilizer business, unexpectedly passed away Sept. 10 in Australia. Though retired for many years, friends said he maintained an avid interest and communication with present day leaders in the industry. More details were not immediately available.
Agrium Inc. reports that the Honorable Anne McLellan, P.C., has agreed to join the company’s board of directors. Ms. McLellan has over 30 years of political, policy making, and legal experience. She was a Member of Parliament from 1993-2006, serving as deputy prime minister from 2003-2006.
Russell Girling also recently joined the Agrium board. Girling has over 20 years of business experience and currently is president, Pipelines, for TransCanada Corp., responsible for TransCanada’s regulated businesses in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. He is also chairman, president, and CEO of TC Pipelines LP.