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Laxmi Organic Industries appoints Dr. Keshav Ruthiya as Chief Procurement Officer
People | 04 August 2025

Laxmi Organic Industries appoints Dr. Keshav Ruthiya as Chief Procurement Officer

Keshav brings over 19 years of global experience from BASF, most recently as Director – Strategy & Marketing - Petrochemicals, Asia Pacific in Hong Kong

Brenntag Specialties CEO Michael Friede to step down in Nov. 2025
People | 01 August 2025

Brenntag Specialties CEO Michael Friede to step down in Nov. 2025

Friede, CEO of Brenntag Specialties since April 2023, has decided not to extend his contract and will leave the company on November 30, 2025

Symrise appoints Michael Friede as President - Scent & Care division
People | 01 August 2025

Symrise appoints Michael Friede as President - Scent & Care division

Friede brings extensive international management experience along with deep industry-specific expertise

Frederic Martin appointed as Managing Director of John Cockerill India
People | 01 August 2025

Frederic Martin appointed as Managing Director of John Cockerill India

In addition to his new role, Fred will continue to serve as Vice President Metals at John Cockerill Industry

Finolex Industries appoints Sumanto Bhandari as President & Chief Procurement Officer
People | 29 July 2025

Finolex Industries appoints Sumanto Bhandari as President & Chief Procurement Officer

With 25+ years of diverse experience spanning across multiple industries, Sumanto brings an exceptional track record of transforming global procurement functions

Nayara Energy elevates Sergey Denisov as CEO
People | 28 July 2025

Nayara Energy elevates Sergey Denisov as CEO

Denisov will steer Nayara through a challenging geopolitical and regulatory environment

Epsilon Carbon appoints Munish Bakshi as VP – Sales & Marketing
People | 28 July 2025

Epsilon Carbon appoints Munish Bakshi as VP – Sales & Marketing

Prior to joining Epsilon Carbon, Bakshi held key positions at National Peroxide Ltd.,

Kansai Nerolac Paints appoints Yash Ahuja as CFO
People | 27 July 2025

Kansai Nerolac Paints appoints Yash Ahuja as CFO

Ahuja has worked with various organisations like Panasonic Life Solutions India, Wrigley and Hewlett-Packard, General Electric, and SpiceJet

Ravi Annavarapu of FMC joins Calibre Chemicals as CEO
People | 24 July 2025

Ravi Annavarapu of FMC joins Calibre Chemicals as CEO

He is responsible for overall leadership of Calibre Chemicals

BASF extends appointments of two board members
People | 24 July 2025

BASF extends appointments of two board members

The Supervisory Board of BASF has today extended the appointments of Dr. Dirk Elvermann and Dr. Stephan Kothrade as members of the Board of Executive Directors

bp appoints Albert Manifold as Chair
People | 23 July 2025

bp appoints Albert Manifold as Chair

Albert was the Chief Executive Officer of CRH plc from January 2014 until December 2024

Oxea appoints Michael McHenry as CEO
People | 23 July 2025

Oxea appoints Michael McHenry as CEO

McHenry brings more than 30 years of experience in the international chemicals and materials industry

Jubilant Ingrevia appoints Ahmad Nadeem Khan as Senior Director – Procurement
People | 20 July 2025

Jubilant Ingrevia appoints Ahmad Nadeem Khan as Senior Director – Procurement

Nadeem will lead procurement function, focusing on strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, and operational compliance across our Specialty, CDMO, and Nutrition verticals

Emery Oleochemicals appoints Min Chong as Group CEO
People | 19 July 2025

Emery Oleochemicals appoints Min Chong as Group CEO

Chong is uniquely equipped to lead the company into its next phase of growth and transformation

Aarti Jhunjhunwala honoured by Bharat Merchants' Chamber for leadership in textile chemicals industry
People | 18 July 2025

Aarti Jhunjhunwala honoured by Bharat Merchants' Chamber for leadership in textile chemicals industry

The award commends Jhunjhunwala's role as a second-generation entrepreneur leading the transformation of Fineotex Chemical Limited

IMCD elevates Andreas Igerl to lead EMEA, Narendra Varde to APAC
People | 17 July 2025

IMCD elevates Andreas Igerl to lead EMEA, Narendra Varde to APAC

Narendra Varde to lead APAC region

Advanta Seeds appoints Rajan Gajaria as Vice Chairman
People | 17 July 2025

Advanta Seeds appoints Rajan Gajaria as Vice Chairman

Rajan has been serving as a Board member of UPL SAS and Advanta for the past two years and brings over 30 years of experience in the agriculture industry

Covestro extends contract with CTO Dr. Thorsten Dreier till 2031
People | 16 July 2025

Covestro extends contract with CTO Dr. Thorsten Dreier till 2031

Dreier is Chief Technology Officer and Member of the Board of Management of Covestro since July 2023

Subhankar Sen takes over as Director (Marketing) at BPCL
People | 14 July 2025

Subhankar Sen takes over as Director (Marketing) at BPCL

Sen, a veteran of BPCL with over three decades of experience, has played a pivotal role in driving strategic transformation across key business verticals

Galaxy Surfactants appoints Viju Jose as VP – Business Creation Americas
People | 11 July 2025

Galaxy Surfactants appoints Viju Jose as VP – Business Creation Americas

He has a total 26 years of experience with deep industry insights in specialty and performance ingredients

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