About
Robert C. Arzbaecher has served on the CF Industries Board since 2005 and serves on the audit and environmental sustainability and community committees; he is an audit committee financial expert. He was chief executive officer of Actuant Corporation from 2000 until January 2014 and interim president and CEO from August 2015 to March 2016, and served as chairman of Actuant's board; he is a certified public accountant and a director of Fiduciary Management, Inc. mutual funds.
Roles
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
Director · Current role
2005–present
Actuant Corporation
Chief Executive Officer · Diversified manufacturer and marketer of industrial products with operations in more than 30 countries.
2000-2014
Actuant Corporation
Interim President and Chief Executive Officer · August 2015 until March 2016.
2015-2016
Applied Power, Inc.
Chief Financial Officer (various financial positions) · Actuant's predecessor company.
1992-2000
Grabill Aerospace Industries Ltd. / Farley Industries Inc. / Grant Thornton LLP
Various financial positions · Prior to 1992.
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Applied Power, Inc. (Actuant's predecessor)
Various financial positions, most recently Chief Financial Officer
1992–2000
External Roles
Actuant Corporation
Chairman of the Board
2001-2016
Actuant Corporation
Director
2000-2017
Fiduciary Management, Inc. mutual funds
Director
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Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$126,875
All other compensation
$4,116
Also at CF Industries Holdings, Inc.