Tronox Holdings plc filed a Form 8-K on October 28, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Yasser Al-Daajani as a new member of its Board of Directors, effective October 27, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New director appointed: Yasser Al-Daajani was added to the Tronox Holdings plc Board of Directors effective October 27, 2026.
  • Nominated by Cristal: Al-Daajani was nominated by Cristal International Holdings B.V. pursuant to a Shareholders Agreement dated April 10, 2019.
  • Current role: Al-Daajani has served as Executive Vice President, Petrochemicals of National Industrialization Company (Tasnee)(TADAWUL: 2060) since June 2025.
  • Annual cash retainer: Al-Daajani will receive an annual cash retainer of $100,000, payable quarterly in arrears, consistent with other non-employee directors.
  • Equity grant: Al-Daajani is entitled to an annual equity grant of time-based restricted share units with a fair market value of $150,000.
  • No related party transactions: According to the filing, there are no related party transactions between the company and Al-Daajani that would require reporting under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

Tronox Board Adds Petrochemicals Executive Yasser Al-Daajani via Cristal Nomination

Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) reported the appointment of Yasser Al-Daajani to its Board of Directors on October 27, 2026, as disclosed in an 8-K filing dated October 28, 2026. According to the filing, Al-Daajani was nominated by Cristal International Holdings B.V. under the terms of a Shareholders Agreement among the company, Cristal, and other parties, originally dated April 10, 2019.

The filing describes Al-Daajani as having more than 25 years of experience in the petrochemicals industry. He has served as Executive Vice President, Petrochemicals of National Industrialization Company (Tasnee) since June 2025, where the filing states he is responsible for "manufacturing, marketing, sales and supply chain operations." The filing also notes he serves on the boards of several petrochemical joint ventures affiliated with Tasnee, including Saudi Polyolefins Company, Saudi Ethylene and Polyethylene Company, and Saudi Acrylic Acid Company.

Regarding compensation, the filing states Al-Daajani will receive terms consistent with the company's existing non-employee director program: an annual cash retainer of $100,000, payable quarterly in arrears, and an annual equity grant of time-based restricted share units with a fair market value of $150,000. The filing states that there are no arrangements between Al-Daajani and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director, and that no related party transactions requiring disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K exist between the company and Al-Daajani.

What Was Disclosed

Tronox Holdings plc disclosed the appointment of Yasser Al-Daajani to its Board of Directors effective October 27, 2026, including the basis of his nomination by Cristal International Holdings B.V., his professional background, and his compensation terms as a non-employee director.