Australian Potash Limited announced the appointment of Mr. James (Jim) Walker to the role of Non-Executive Chairman of the company. Mr. Matt Shackleton, formerly Executive Chairman, has been appointed Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Walker has 45 years' experience in the resources industry, at both senior management and board level.

Prior to retiring from the position in 2013, Jim was the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of WesTrac Pty Ltd. From January 2015 through to July 2015, Jim performed the Executive Chairman's role at Macmahon Holdings Ltd. Jim has been a member of the Macmahon board since 2013, and now serves in a non-executive capacity as Chair. In addition to his role as Chairman at Macmahon, Mr. Walker is Chairman of Austin Engineering Ltd. Previously, Mr. Walker was a director of Seven Group Holdings Ltd. and National Hire Group, and a past National President of the Australian Institute of Management.