Brazil Potash Further Strengthens Board of Directors with Appointment of Christian Joerg

Jan 8, 2025 | potash news

Brazil Potash Corp. (“Brazil Potash” or the “Company”) (NYSE-American: GRO), a company developing and constructing the largest potash fertilizer project in Brazil, today announced the appointment of Christian Joerg to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Mr. Joerg brings over three decades of leadership in agricultural commodities, international trade, agriculture finance, and food security throughout Africa and the Middle East.

“Christian’s appointment strengthens our Board as we progress construction of the Autazes Potash Project. His deep industry expertise in global agricultural markets and extensive relationships in the Middle East will significantly contribute to our future success. His proven record of successfully building and managing global agricultural businesses, combined with his experience in trade finance and risk management, will be instrumental in helping guide Brazil Potash’s strategic growth,” said Mayo Schmidt, Executive Chairman of Brazil Potash.

Mr. Joerg is Chief Executive Officer of VA Intertrading Aktiengesellschaft (VAIT), Austria’s leading trading company. Most recently, Mr. Joerg served as Vice President, Trade, SALIC (Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company) and was previously head of Agriculture Supply Chain Investments and Portfolio Management responsible for the development and execution of Saudi Arabia’s global food security strategy. Previously, Mr. Joerg served as CEO of MAG Commodities (2013-2016), Vice President and Managing Director for Viterra’s Europe, Middle East and Africa operations (2008-2013), Executive Director of Commodity Trade Finance at UBS (2005-2008), and Vice President and Managing Director of Collateral Management at SGS (1998-2005).

Mr. Joerg holds degrees from Dr. Räbers Business College in Zürich and the Agricultural College Strickhof. He is multilingual, speaking German, English, French, and Dutch.

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