CF Industries Holdings Announces CEO W. Anthony Will to Retire in 2026, Christopher Bohn Named Successor

CF Industries CEO W. Anthony Will to retire in January 2026, succeeded by Christopher Bohn as CFO. Bohn was previously CFO at Hess Holdings LLC and VP at Merisant Worldwide. The company specializes in nitrate and phosphate fertilizers, with net sales primarily in the US, Canada, and the UK.

CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a leading manufacturer of hydrogen and nitrogen products, has announced a significant leadership change. W. Anthony Will, the current president and CEO, has informed the company's board of directors of his intention to retire effective January 4, 2026. Christopher D. Bohn, currently serving as executive vice president and chief operating officer, has been elected to succeed Mr. Will as president and CEO [1].

Mr. Will, who joined CF Industries in 2007 and served as president and CEO since 2014, will continue to act in an advisory capacity until March 15, 2026. He will also serve out his remaining term on the board of directors but will not stand for re-election at the company's 2026 annual meeting. The board has expressed gratitude for Mr. Will's leadership and contributions to the company's strategic direction and growth [1].

Christopher Bohn, who has been with CF Industries for 16 years, will take over the CEO role. He has held various positions of increasing responsibility, including executive vice president and chief financial officer, senior vice president of manufacturing and distribution, and senior vice president of supply chain. Mr. Bohn was instrumental in the formation of the Blue Point joint venture, the acquisition of the Waggaman, Louisiana, ammonia production facility, and the development of the company's expanded focus on low-carbon ammonia [1].

Mr. Bohn's appointment is the culmination of a thorough and disciplined succession process by the board, which believes his proven leadership, deep expertise, and strategic vision will serve CF Industries and its shareholders well. "We are pleased to have elected Chris as CF Industries’ next president and chief executive officer," said Stephen J. Hagge, chair of the board of directors [1].

CF Industries' mission is to provide clean energy to feed and fuel the world sustainably. The company's manufacturing complexes in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, along with its extensive storage, transportation, and distribution network, support this mission. CF Industries has been focusing on decarbonizing its ammonia production network and is actively involved in low-carbon initiatives [2].

The company's recent financial performance has been strong, with net earnings of $698 million and adjusted EBITDA of $1.41 billion reported for the first half of 2025. Net sales reached $3.55 billion, up from $3.04 billion in the first half of 2024. The company also formed the Blue Point joint venture with JERA and Mitsui for low-carbon ammonia production and started generating 45Q tax credits from the Donaldsonville CCS project [2].

The leadership transition at CF Industries is expected to have a positive impact on the company's long-term growth and sustainability efforts. Investors and financial professionals are encouraged to monitor the company's performance and stay updated on its strategic developments [2].

References:
[1] https://www.cfindustries.com/newsroom/2025/ceo-transition
[2] https://www.stocktitan.net/news/CF/