James T. Hackett named Fluor Chairman as David Constable sets retirement
People | 12 March 2026

James T. Hackett named Fluor Chairman as David Constable sets retirement

Hackett brings extensive governance experience and a deep knowledge of global markets

Deepak Gupta appointed Chairman of Mahanagar Gas Limited Board
People | 10 March 2026

Deepak Gupta appointed Chairman of Mahanagar Gas Limited Board

Gupta currently serves as Chairman and Managing Director of GAIL (India) Limited

SABIC appoints Faisal Al-Faqeer as CEO
People | 05 March 2026

SABIC appoints Faisal Al-Faqeer as CEO

Dr. Al-Faqeer succeeds Abdulrahman Al-Fageeh, who is retiring after more than 40 years with the company

Elena Scaltritti assumes role as CEO of Topsoe
People | 05 March 2026

Elena Scaltritti assumes role as CEO of Topsoe

Scaltritti, who joined Topsoe in 2022 as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), was first named as the successor in January 2026

IMCD nominates Andreas Igerl as CCO
People | 05 March 2026

IMCD nominates Andreas Igerl as CCO

Igerl joined IMCD in 2019 and he currently serves as Executive Committee member and President IMCD EMEA and Industrial Business Groups

Syensqo appoints Heike van de Kerkhof as Board Chair
People | 04 March 2026

Syensqo appoints Heike van de Kerkhof as Board Chair

She is a seasoned global executive with more than three decades of experience in specialty chemicals, materials and energy

FMC Corporation taps industry veteran Michael Barry to Board of Directors
People | 03 March 2026

FMC Corporation taps industry veteran Michael Barry to Board of Directors

Barry brings more than 30 years of leadership experience in the specialty chemicals industry

Deepak Gupta assumes charge as CMD, GAIL
People | 02 March 2026

Deepak Gupta assumes charge as CMD, GAIL

Gupta, a Mechanical Engineer from Delhi College of Engineering, has more than 35 years of deep & diverse experience across Oil & Gas value chain

Atul Gupta assumes charge as CMD, EIL
People | 02 March 2026

Atul Gupta assumes charge as CMD, EIL

He is an EIL veteran with over 33 years of experience, having joined the company as a Management Trainee in 1992

Thomas Biegi to head Corporate Communications and Government Relations at BASF
People | 28 February 2026

Thomas Biegi to head Corporate Communications and Government Relations at BASF

Prior to this role, Biegi was Senior Vice President, Head of Corporate Affairs, and member of the Executive Committee at the biotech company MorphoSys

BASF nominates Mark Garrett for supervisory board election at 2026 annual meeting
People | 28 February 2026

BASF nominates Mark Garrett for supervisory board election at 2026 annual meeting

Garrett is slated to succeed Liming Chen, who is stepping down at his own request at the conclusion of the 2026 meeting

Dr Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi is Royal Society of Chemistry's new MD for South Asia
People | 26 February 2026

Dr Venkatesh Sarvasiddhi is Royal Society of Chemistry's new MD for South Asia

Venkatesh will lead the RSC’s work across India and South Asia

Oxea forms new leadership team to drive strategic relaunch and growth
People | 26 February 2026

Oxea forms new leadership team to drive strategic relaunch and growth

The company is laying the foundation for a stronger, faster, and more agile company

Eurofragance appoints Felipe Araya as General Manager for Europe, Africa and Turkiye
People | 25 February 2026

Eurofragance appoints Felipe Araya as General Manager for Europe, Africa and Turkiye

This newly created position joins the Management Team as part of the new strategic direction initiated with the appointment of Joan Pere Jiménez as CEO

Technip Energies appoints Jesse Stanley as President, Technologies & Products
People | 25 February 2026

Technip Energies appoints Jesse Stanley as President, Technologies & Products

With over 20 years of experience in energy industry, Jesse brings deep international experience across complex operations, innovation, and technology portfolios

BASF Chief Markus Kamieth assumes Presidency of ICCA
People | 24 February 2026

BASF Chief Markus Kamieth assumes Presidency of ICCA

The International Council of Chemical Associations (ICCA) marks the start of Markus Kamieth’s term as ICCA President, effective 1 January 2026

Chacko M. Jose takes charge as Head of BPCL Kochi refinery
People | 24 February 2026

Chacko M. Jose takes charge as Head of BPCL Kochi refinery

With over 35 years of experience across three petroleum refineries in India, Chacko has handled diverse portfolios including operations, technical services, projects, energy, and environment management

Covestro CEO Dr Markus Steilemann to step down May 31, 2026
People | 23 February 2026

Covestro CEO Dr Markus Steilemann to step down May 31, 2026

The Supervisory Board of Covestro AG will initiate an orderly succession process for the position of Chief Executive Officer in due course

Technip Energies India’s Davendra Kumar wins Business Leader of the Year – Engineering Services Award
People | 18 February 2026

Technip Energies India’s Davendra Kumar wins Business Leader of the Year – Engineering Services Award

Under Kumar’s leadership, Technip Energies India has scaled up operations and strengthened its position as a global player across LNG, Refining, Petrochemicals, Specialty Chemicals, and Fertilizers

Sanyo Chemical Industries appoints Masahiro Harada as President & CEO
People | 15 February 2026

Sanyo Chemical Industries appoints Masahiro Harada as President & CEO

Harada replaces Akinori Higuchi who will step down from the position on April 1, 2026

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