ChemQuest Appoints Three New Directors

The ChemQuest Group recently announced that three new directors have joined the firm to support ongoing growth. The three new directors include: Geoffrey Webster, Ph.D.; Philip Williams; and Paul Bryant. Webster is an accomplished research and development leader, combining his chemical and engineering expertise to drive technological innovation, product development, and commercialization initiatives. Holder of […]
CEO of Nucor Joins PPG’s Board of Directors

PPG recently announced that Leon J. Topalian, chair, president and chief executive officer of Nucor Corp., has been elected to the company’s board of directors, effective July 16, 2025. Topalian will serve on the Audit Committee and the Sustainability and Innovation Committee of PPG’s board. During his nearly 30 years with Nucor, the largest and […]
ChemQuest Adds New Directors as It Aims for Global Growth

The ChemQuest Group recently the appointment of five new directors with diverse expertise who will support specialty materials clients with tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services. New to the global consulting firm are: Sanjeev Dey, Ph.D.; Marc de Pater; Henry DiGregorio; Arpit Dwivedi; and Frederick Myers, Ph.D. Dey […]
3M Announces Changes to Board of Directors and Leadership Structure

William M. (Bill) Brown, 3M’s chief executive officer and director, has been appointed by the company’s board to serve as its chairman, effective March 1, 2025, in addition to his current responsibilities. Michael F. Roman, executive chairman of the Board of Directors, has announced his intention to retire as executive chairman, and as a director, […]
ASC Names New Board Officers and Reelected Directors

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) recently announced new officers to its Board of Directors as well as directors reelected to the board for another three-year term beginning January 1, 2025. ASC’s new Board officers include Tom Stewart, business director, Durable Goods, North America Building Components, at Bostik, as the board chairman, and Corbett Wallace, […]
CFO of Ashland Joins Ingevity Board of Directors

Ingevity Corp. recently announced the election of J. Kevin Willis to the board of directors. With the addition of Willis, the board now includes nine directors, eight of whom are independent. Willis is senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) at Ashland Inc., a global additives and specialty ingredients company. As CFO, he oversees […]
H.B. Fuller Announces New Chair of Board of Directors

H.B. Fuller Co. announced that Teresa (Terry) J. Rasmussen has been appointed chair of the company’s Board of Directors following the retirement of Lee R. Mitau, effective January 22, 2025. “We are pleased to appoint a leader of Terry’s caliber as the new chair of H.B. Fuller’s Board of Directors,” said Celeste Mastin, H.B. Fuller’s […]
Celanese Announces New Member of Board of Directors

Chemical and specialty materials company Celanese Corp. recently announced that Bruce Chinn has been elected to its board of directors. Chinn served as president, chief executive officer and a director of Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. LLC, a global petrochemical joint venture of Chevron U.S.A Inc. and Phillips 66 Co., until March 2024. He will join […]
Former CEO of AkzoNobel Joins Cabot’s Board of Directors

Cabot Corp. recently announced that Thierry Vanlancker has been elected to its Board of Directors, effective July 12, 2024. He was also appointed a member of the Audit Committee of the board, effective July 12, 2024. Prior to his retirement, Vanlancker was chief executive officer and a director of the paint and coatings provider AkzoNobel […]
Ashland Names Innovation and Technology Expert to Board of Directors

Ashland Inc. announced the appointment of Ashish K. Kulkarni to its board of directors. Kulkarni is the CEO of Kebotix, a startup company focused on commercializing artificial intelligence methods into new material commercialization. He is the former executive vice president and chief innovation officer of GAF, former chief technology and innovation officer at Avantor, and […]