K+S Group, Kassel, said on March 11 it has appointed Holger Riemensperger, 51, to the Board of Executive Directors. As of April 1, he will assume responsibility as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for the management and further development of the Agriculture and Industry+ customer segments, and the Production and Engineering, Supply Chain, as well as Health, Safety, Sustainability, Quality & Management System functions at K+S.
Mark Roberts, 57, former COO of K+S and the current CEO of U.S.-based Morton Salt, will assume new responsibilities within the group of companies held by the U.S.-based Stone Canyon Industries following the completion of the sale of the Americas operating unit expected by summer at the latest.