Phosphate producer Itafos Inc., Houston, on Aug. 31 announced the appointment of Elena Viyella de Paliza to its Board of Directors.
She has over 30 years’ experience in the fertilizer, power, and chemical sectors. She is the President and Chair of the Boards of InterQuimica SA, Monte Rio Power Corp., and Jaraba Import SA. Earlier in her career, she held various positions of increasing responsibility at Fertilizantes Santo Domingo SA, InterQuimica SA, and Sacos Agroindustriales SA.
Ms. Viyella de Paliza is a member of the Group of Fifty and has served on numerous boards, including Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., the Inter-American Dialogue, the Dominican National Agribusiness Board, and several leading universities and non-profit organizations in the Dominican Republic. She is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered Professional Accountant and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Universidad APEC.
“Elena is an accomplished executive and director and we are thrilled to add an individual of her caliber and experience to our team,” said Anthony Cina, Itafos Chairman. “Elena will contribute valuable perspective as we work to build on our momentum and pursue growth opportunities and sustainability.”