Compass Minerals names Edward Dowling CEO

Compass Minerals announced that its board of directors has named Edward C. Dowling Jr. as the company’s new president and chief executive officer, effective Jan. 18, 2024. Dowling will continue to serve on the company’s board, which he joined in March 2022. Dowling succeeds Kevin S. Crutchfield, who will step down from his position as the company’s president, CEO and member of the board, effective end-of-day Jan. 17, 2024. Crutchfield will continue to serve in a consulting capacity through the end of the fiscal year to help ensure a smooth transition. “Through Kevin’s leadership over the past several years, Compass Minerals has made meaningful strides in safety and achieved a number of strategic milestones, particularly with the emergence of our next-generation Fire Retardant business. Our entire board appreciates the lasting contributions Kevin has made in preparing our company for future growth,” said Joe Reece, non-executive chairman of the board. “As Compass Minerals enters its next chapter, our board looks forward to leveraging Ed’s deep leadership experience and perspectives as we renew our focus on reducing costs, driving positive free cash flow and generating sustained value through our unique set of advantaged assets.”