“We regret his resignation and we appreciate his dedication and commitment over the years.” The CEO of Chilean lithium mining company SQM Patricio de Solminihac has resigned and is to be replaced by CFO Jorge Ramos Rodríguez when he leaves at the end of the year . In an official statement , the 63 year - old businessman , who has been in his current position for three years and with the company for 30 years , said he was leaving on 31 December " for personal reasons " . Ramos is currently the company 's CFO and vice president of corporate strategy .
The CEO of Chilean lithium mining company SQM Patricio de Solminihac has resigned and is to be replaced by CFO Jorge Ramos Rodríguez when he leaves at the end of the year . In an official statement , the 63 year - old businessman , who has been in his current position for three years and with the company for 30 years , said he was leaving on 31 December " for personal reasons " . Ramos is currently the company 's CFO and vice president of corporate strategy .