Dileep Sanghani elected Chairman of IFFCO-MC Crop Science
People | 12 May 2026

Dileep Sanghani elected Chairman of IFFCO-MC Crop Science

Sanghani, who also serves as Chairman of Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited (IFFCO), is widely regarded as one of the country’s most influential cooperative leaders

Univar Solutions announces leadership shake-up as Jukes moves to Executive Chair
People | 11 May 2026

Univar Solutions announces leadership shake-up as Jukes moves to Executive Chair

Jukes will work closely with the Board and leadership team to maintain strategic oversight and ensure continuity as the business enters its next phase of transformation

Chintan Gosaliya appointed CEO (Designate) - Overseas Chemicals at Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand
People | 07 May 2026

Chintan Gosaliya appointed CEO (Designate) - Overseas Chemicals at Aditya Birla Chemicals Thailand

Before joining Aditya Birla Chemicals, Gosaliya held several high-level leadership roles in Paushak Limited (Alembic Group), Jubilant Ingrevia Ltd. and Tata Chemicals Limited

Covestro names Klaus Frohlich CFO, sets October 2026 leadership transition
People | 07 May 2026

Covestro names Klaus Frohlich CFO, sets October 2026 leadership transition

Fröhlich is currently Group Chief Investment Officer at ADNOC

SK Capital names Jason Grapski as MD to supercharge portfolio performance strategy
People | 04 May 2026

SK Capital names Jason Grapski as MD to supercharge portfolio performance strategy

Grapski will drive SK Capital’s portfolio improvement strategy, sharpening execution across portfolio companies and accelerating delivery of strategic, operational, and financial goals

Praveer K Srivastava takes over as MD of Mahanagar Gas
People | 04 May 2026

Praveer K Srivastava takes over as MD of Mahanagar Gas

He has extensive experience in operating and maintaining gas processing units and pipeline networks, alongside managing large-scale projects

IMCD appoints Angelique Kruif as Global People Director
People | 23 April 2026

IMCD appoints Angelique Kruif as Global People Director

Angelique Kruif brings over 20 years of HR leadership built across a range of international organisations

Ketjen names industry veteran Andre Lanning CEO in strategic growth push
People | 20 April 2026

Ketjen names industry veteran Andre Lanning CEO in strategic growth push

Lanning steps into the role with 35 years of experience across the chemicals sector, including a decade in refining catalysts

Evonik CEO Christian Kullmann to stay on until 2030
People | 18 April 2026

Evonik CEO Christian Kullmann to stay on until 2030

Chemicals leader taps Michael Rauch as CFO in unanimous board move

Jacques Vandermeiren Resigns as CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges
People | 16 April 2026

Jacques Vandermeiren Resigns as CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges

The current Chief Operating Officer (COO), Rob Smeets, has assumed the role of CEO ad interim to ensure continuity of day-to-day operations

Patrick Jany Joins Borouge International as CFO
People | 16 April 2026

Patrick Jany Joins Borouge International as CFO

Patrick joins Borouge International with more than three decades of international finance leadership across industrial, logistics, and chemical businesses

Dow names Karen S. Carter CEO, Fitterling to become Executive Chair
People | 15 April 2026

Dow names Karen S. Carter CEO, Fitterling to become Executive Chair

Effective July 1, 2026, Jim Fitterling will step into the role of Executive Chair of the Board, and Karen S. Carter, currently Chief Operating Officer, will become Dow’s Chief Executive Officer and join the Board of Director

Corteva appoints Luke Kissam as CEO of future crop protection company
People | 15 April 2026

Corteva appoints Luke Kissam as CEO of future crop protection company

New Corteva will be innovation-driven in both its product portfolio and its operating model

Godrej Industries Group announces leadership change
People | 14 April 2026

Godrej Industries Group announces leadership change

Pirojsha Godrej will take over as Chairperson of Godrej Industries Group (GIG) and Godrej Industries Limited, effective August 14, 2026, succeeding Nadir Godrej, who is retiring at 75

OMV names bp’s Emma Delaney as its first female CEO
People | 12 April 2026

OMV names bp’s Emma Delaney as its first female CEO

Emma Delaney currently serves as Executive Vice President at bp, where she oversees one of the company’s three global divisions

Sanjay Khanna appointed as CMD of BPCL
People | 09 April 2026

Sanjay Khanna appointed as CMD of BPCL

Khanna is expected to further strengthen BPCL’s strategic focus on value-added products, petrochemical integration, operational efficiency, and long-term energy security

Tejveer Singh takes charge as new Chemical Secretary of India
People | 08 April 2026

Tejveer Singh takes charge as new Chemical Secretary of India

Singh, a seasoned 1994-batch IAS officer of the Punjab Cadre, brings extensive administrative experience to his roles

Lal Krishna Sahani joins Shiva Performance Materials as Unit Head
People | 06 April 2026

Lal Krishna Sahani joins Shiva Performance Materials as Unit Head

A chemical industry professional with hands-on experience in plant operations, process optimization, and project execution across multi-product chemical manufacturing units

Ambrish Dixit appointed CEO of Best Value Chem
People | 04 April 2026

Ambrish Dixit appointed CEO of Best Value Chem

Dixit has earlier worked with Jubilant Agro Sciences Ltd.

Faisal Mohammed Alfaqeer takes helm as SABIC CEO ahead of 50th anniversary
People | 03 April 2026

Faisal Mohammed Alfaqeer takes helm as SABIC CEO ahead of 50th anniversary

Alfaqeer was appointed by SABIC’s Board of Directors in March, succeeding Eng. Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh

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