By Ilan Brat
Mosaic Co., one of the world's largest fertilizer makers, said
Chief Executive Jim Prokopanko will step down in August to spend
more time with his family in the wake of his treatment for
cancer.
The company said Wednesday that James C. O'Rourke, currently the
chief operating officer, will assume Mr. Prokopanko's titles, which
also include president of the company, on Aug. 5. Mr. Prokopanko
will then serve as an adviser until fully retiring in early January
next year, Mosaic said.
Last year, the Plymouth, Minn., company said Mr. Prokopanko had
been diagnosed with cancer and was undergoing chemotherapy
treatment. He then took a leave of absence for a surgical
procedure. "I deeply appreciate the outpouring of support I
received during my illness last year, and I am happy to be healthy
today. I plan to enjoy my good health with my family," Mr.
Prokopanko said in a statement.
Mr. Prokopanko joined Mosaic in 2006 and became chief executive
the following year. He previously had worked at Cargill Inc.
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