sqm announces leadership changes with new chair and vice chair appointments

Published 02/06/2025, 16:34
sqm announces leadership changes with new chair and vice chair appointments

Chemical and Mining Company of Chile Inc., known as SQM (NYSE:SQM; Santiago Stock Exchange:SQM-B, SQM-A), announced changes to its board of directors. The company, headquartered in Santiago, Chile, disclosed in a recent SEC filing that Gonzalo Guerrero Yamamoto has resigned as Chairman of the Board, while Patricio Contesse Fica has stepped down as Vice Chairman. The board has appointed Gina Ocqueteau Tacchini as the new Chair and Gonzalo Guerrero Yamamoto as Vice Chairman.

The changes were made during a regular board meeting on May 27, 2025. The announcement was part of a Form 6-K filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. SQM is a global player in the mining and chemical sectors, with a focus on products essential for various industries, including health, nutrition, renewable energy, and technology. The company aims to maintain its leading position in the markets for lithium, potassium nitrate, iodine, and thermo-solar salts.

This leadership transition marks a significant development for SQM, as it continues to navigate its strategic objectives in the global market.

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