Brussels-based industry association Fertilizers Europe appointed Leo Alders, CEO of LAT Nitrogen Austria GmbH, as its new President at the trade group’s Dec. 5 Extraordinary General Assembly, effective immediately.
“I am very pleased to welcome Leo Alders as our new President,” said Director General of Fertilizers Europe Antoine Hoxha. “Given the challenges of high and volatile energy prices, the transition to low-carbon economy, and the upcoming EU elections, the fertilizer industry needs a strong and experienced leader like Leo Alders.”
Fertilizers Europe represents the major fertilizer manufacturers in the European Union (EU), with its members accounting for approximately 70-80% of the bloc’s fertilizer production capacity. Hoxha said Alders’ belief in cooperation and outreach will help Fertilizers Europe strengthen its ties with all Plant Nutrition actors to become a key partner with European institutions on the future of agri-food systems in Europe.