---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-23-079103"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CF"
cik: "0001324404"
company_name: "CF Industries Holdings, Inc."
filed_at: "2023-07-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-13T10:56:02.854524+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.6
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# CF Industries GC Barnard to retire; McGrane promoted; Menzel named CAO; CFO, sales EVP titles

## Summary
- Douglas C. Barnard to retire Jan 12, 2024; will serve as EVP, Corp Dev & Legal Advisor focusing on FTC clearance for Waggaman, LA ammonia facility acquisition.
- Michael P. McGrane promoted to VP, General Counsel & Secretary effective July 7, 2023, succeeding Barnard.
- Susan L. Menzel promoted to EVP & Chief Administrative Officer, adding legal oversight to HR and IT responsibilities.
- Christopher D. Bohn named EVP & CFO; Bert A. Frost named EVP, Sales, Market Development & Supply Chain, recognizing contributions.
- Waggaman ammonia facility acquisition requires FTC clearance; Barnard to lead that process until retirement.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-23-079103
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CF
- cik: 0001324404
- company_name: CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
- filed_at: 2023-07-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1324404/000110465923079103/0001104659-23-079103-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1324404/000110465923079103/tm2320805d1_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Douglas C. Barnard departed as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at CF Industries Holdings, Inc..
  - Action: intends to retire
  - Role: Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
  source text: On July 6, 2023, Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary, Douglas C. Barnard, advised the Board of Directors of CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) that he intends to retire from employment with the Company effective as of January 12, 2024.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1324404/000110465923079103/0001104659-23-079103-index.htm

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