SQM, Santiago, said on Oct. 24 its board of directors requested that CEO Patricio de Solminihac Tampier´s resignation become effective on Jan. 7, 2019, instead of Dec. 31, 2018, as was previously announced in July (GM July 27, p. 24). SQM said the change is to insure a smooth transition. Consequently, the board agreed that the nomination of CFO Ricardo Ramos as CEO become effective Jan. 8, 2019.