Walt Precourt
About Walt Precourt
Walt Precourt at Mosaic
Walt Precourt currently serves as the Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer at Mosaic. Since joining the company in 2009, he has held various significant roles. These include Senior Vice President—Strategy and Growth, Senior Vice President—Phosphates, and Senior Vice President—Potash Operations. Additionally, he has been involved in leading the Environment, Health and Safety organization. His extensive experience at Mosaic highlights his expertise in several strategic and operational domains within the company.
Walt Precourt's Early Career
Walt Precourt began his career at The Dow Chemical Company, gaining substantial experience in Operations, Technology, Capital Project Management, and Environmental, Health and Safety. This foundational period in his career provided him with diverse skills across multiple facets of corporate and environmental operations. His contributions at Dow were instrumental in building his competency in these areas, which would later benefit his roles at other organizations.
Walt Precourt's Role at Holcim
Before his tenure at Mosaic, Walt Precourt worked with Holcim (U.S.), where he initially led the company's safety transformation efforts. He later advanced to become the Vice President of Environment and Government Affairs. This role underscored his ability to manage and enhance safety protocols and navigate complex environmental and regulatory landscapes, further solidifying his leadership credentials.
Walt Precourt's Educational Background
Walt Precourt holds a solid academic foundation with three advanced degrees. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He continued his educational journey with a Master of Science in Environmental and Water Resources Engineering from Vanderbilt University. Further enhancing his knowledge, he completed an MBA from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. This diverse educational background equips him with comprehensive expertise across engineering, environmental sciences, and business management.