FMC Corporation names Sara Velazquez Ponessa as new general counsel

Group 1: Leadership Transition - FMC Corporation announced the retirement of Michael F. Reilly after 23 years with the company, effective July 1, 2025 [1] - Sara Velazquez Ponessa has been appointed as the new executive vice president, general counsel, and corporate secretary, effective June 1, 2025 [1] - Reilly's tenure included significant contributions to FMC's transformation into a focused agricultural sciences company, overseeing strategic initiatives, acquisitions, and divestitures [1][2] Group 2: New General Counsel's Background - Ponessa previously served as senior business counsel at FMC from 2012 to 2018 and has extensive legal experience, including her role as general counsel at Livent Corporation [2][3] - At Livent, she led the legal aspects of the company's successful 2018 IPO and its 2019 spinoff from FMC [2] - Most recently, Ponessa was vice president, general counsel, and secretary at Arcadium Lithium plc, managing global legal and compliance functions [2][3] Group 3: Transition Support - Reilly will support Ponessa in her new role starting April 28 to ensure a smooth transition [4] Group 4: Company Overview - FMC Corporation is a global agricultural sciences company focused on providing innovative crop protection solutions to help growers meet the challenges of food production while protecting the environment [5]