Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. (PotashCorp) announced today that Garth Moore, President, PCS Potash, has elected to retire effective July 5, 2012.  Named to his current position in 1997, he has been instrumental in leading the company through the largest expansion program in its history.

“Garth has been a key member of our senior management team and has made a tremendous contribution to PotashCorp’s success over the past 30 years,” said David Delaney, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.  “He has had a significant impact on the potash industry over the past 39 years, through his leadership roles in the Saskatchewan Mining Association, the Saskatchewan Potash Producers Association Inc., and on the board of Arab Potash Company Ltd. (APC).  A source of great support and wise counsel, he will be missed.”

Taking over for Moore as Senior Vice President, PCS Potash will be Mike Hogan.  Currently Vice President, Potash Operations, Hogan will assume his new responsibilities on July 1, 2012.  

Mike joined PotashCorp in 1989 as Senior Mine Engineer at Allan Division. After progressing through roles as Mine Maintenance General Foreman (Allan), Mine Operations Superintendent (Lanigan) and Mine General Superintendent (Lanigan), Mike became General Manager at Lanigan Division in 2001. He then moved to New Brunswick Division as General Manager in 2003, and in 2007 took on an assignment as General Manager at APC.  Mike returned to Saskatoon to his current role in 2010.

“Mike is well-positioned to assume this important leadership role,” noted Delaney.  “He has strong leadership skills, extensive technical knowledge and is held in high regard by all who know him.”