Oxea Names New Chief Financial Officer

Global chemical company Oxea announced the appointment of Ed Ray as chief financial officer. The appointment becomes effective Aug. 18, 2025. Ray will lead the company’s long-term financial strategy, focusing on driving sustainable growth and maximizing shareholder value. Ray brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in the global chemicals industry. Most recently, […]
Power Adhesives Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Power Adhesives announced the appointment of Ross Cunningham as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Cunningham joins the company as Power Adhesives is set for its next phase of strategic growth across the European and North American markets. Cunningham takes over from previous CEO Brendan Colgan who will continue to be a shareholder and board […]
Covestro Extends Contract with Its Chief Technology Officer

Covestro recently announced that Dr. Thorsten Dreier will remain chief technology officer (CTO) of the company for another five years. The supervisory board of Covestro has extended his contract, which runs until June 2026, ahead of schedule from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031. Dreier has been CTO and member of the board of […]
Ashland Appoints New Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

The board of directors of Ashland Inc. has appointed William C. Whitaker to be the senior vice president and chief financial officer, Ashland, effective July 18, 2025. Whitaker has been serving as the company’s interim chief financial officer. Whitaker joined Ashland in 2015. He has held several positions of increasing responsibility in corporate development, treasury, […]
BioMADE Announces Appointment of Chief Financial Officer

BioMADE recently announced the appointment of Owen Barwell as its chief financial officer. Barwell brings over 35 years of experience spanning the federal, public, and private sectors across the energy, professional services, aerospace, commercial real estate, and rail industries. He will be responsible for expanding and managing BioMADE’s finance and accounting team, coordinating government and […]
Saint-Gobain Canada Appoints New Chief Executive Officer

Saint-Gobain recently announced the appointment of Jean-Claude Lasserre as chief executive officer of Saint-Gobain Canada, effective on April 1, 2025. Currently the global CEO of Saint-Gobain Surface Solutions, Lasserre brings to Canada over 30 years of experience within the Saint-Gobain Group in Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. “I am honored to lead Saint-Gobain’s operations […]
Covestro Appoints New Chief Commercial Officer

Covestro announced the appointment of Monique Buch as the company’s new chief commercial officer (CCO). The Supervisory Board of Covestro unanimously approved the appointment. Buch is taking over from Sucheta Govil by June 1, 2025. Govil has been Covestro’s CCO since 2019, and her two consecutive terms with Covestro end July 31, 2025. As the […]
Dow Announces Appointment of New Chief Operating Officer

Dow has appointed Karen S. Carter, currently president of Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics, to the role of chief operating officer. The appointment is effective immediately. Dow reports that Carter will be responsible for driving business and operational performance across the organization with a focus on strengthening customer engagement and relationships, accelerating the commercialization of […]
Michelman Appoints Chief Human Resources Officer

Michelman recently announced the appointment of Wilma Beaty as the company’s new chief human resources officer (CHRO). In this role, Beaty will lead Michelman’s global HR operations, driving the company’s people engagement, organizational design, and culture initiatives as it continues its strategic growth. In her 25+ year career, Beaty has successfully served in both HR […]
Orion Names New Chief Technology Officer

Specialty chemicals provider Orion S.A. announced that Natalia Scherbakoff has been appointed the company’s new chief technology officer. She will succeed David Deters, who for nearly a decade led a global innovation program that made Orion a leader in developing sustainable materials, battery additives, and other technology in the carbon black industry. Deters announced his […]