OCP SA Chairman and CEO Mostafa Terrab is set to become the first chairman from the African continent of the International Fertilizer Association (IFA) in its 90-year history.
Terrab succeeds Rakesh Kapur, Joint Managing Director of IFFCO, India, as Chairman of IFA.
Sustainable nutrient use, science-based approaches to plant nutrition, and capacity building are among Terrab’s top priorities for his chairmanship, IFA said in a June 13 statement. He will hold the position for two years.
Announced at this week’s IFA annual conference held in Montreal, Canada, Terrab’s chairmanship follows an extensive strategic assessment by the industry carried out under the chairmanship of Kapur on how it can further contribute to the world’s broader sustainable development goals.
“The global fertilizer industry remains committed to environmental stewardship and stakeholder relationship building,” said IFA Director General Charlotte Hebebrand. “We are excited to continue on this important path under Mr. Terrab’s Chairmanship.”