Former President & CEO
W. Anthony Will is a seasoned executive in the chemical and manufacturing industries, serving as the Former President and Chief Executive Officer of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CF), a global leader in hydrogen and nitrogen products.[[1]](https://www.cfindustries.com/newsroom/2025/ceo-transition)[[2]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CF/people/w-anthony-will) He joined CF Industries in April 2007 as Vice President, Corporate Development, advancing through roles such as Vice President and later Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Distribution, before becoming President, CEO, and Board member in January 2014.[[1]](https://www.cfindustries.com/newsroom/2025/ceo-transition)[[2]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CF/people/w-anthony-will)[[3]](https://www.trains.com/pro/freight/class-i/union-pacific-adds-retiring-cf-industries-ceo-to-its-board/) Under his 12-year leadership as CEO, the company achieved industry-leading total shareholder return, operational excellence, and strategic growth, including a focus on low-carbon ammonia production.[[1]](https://www.cfindustries.com/newsroom/2025/ceo-transition)
Will announced his retirement from CF Industries effective January 4, 2026, transitioning to an advisory role through March 15, 2026, while completing his current Board term.[[1]](https://www.cfindustries.com/newsroom/2025/ceo-transition)[[3]](https://www.trains.com/pro/freight/class-i/union-pacific-adds-retiring-cf-industries-ceo-to-its-board/)[[5]](https://www.up.com/news/people/up-appoints-tony-will-to-board-it-251212) Post-retirement, he joined the Board of Directors of Union Pacific Corporation effective January 5, 2026, bringing his expertise in leadership and supply chain transformation.[[3]](https://www.trains.com/pro/freight/class-i/union-pacific-adds-retiring-cf-industries-ceo-to-its-board/)[[4]](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/union-pacific-adds-retiring-cf-industries-ceo-to-its-board)[[5]](https://www.up.com/news/people/up-appoints-tony-will-to-board-it-251212) He continues as a director at Olin Corporation since September 2021.[[2]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CF/people/w-anthony-will)[[6]](https://olin.com/board-member/w-anthony-will/) Prior to CF Industries, Will held senior positions at Accenture, Sears, Roebuck and Co., Fort James Corporation, and Boston Consulting Group, showcasing a career rooted in strategy, corporate development, and operations.[[2]](https://fintool.com/app/research/companies/CF/people/w-anthony-will)
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