OMV and ADNOC unveil leadership for Borouge Group International polyolefins JV
People | 27 March 2026

OMV and ADNOC unveil leadership for Borouge Group International polyolefins JV

Borouge Group is set to emerge from the combination of Borouge Plc and Borealis, followed by the acquisition of NOVA Chemicals

BASF Coatings names Jens Luehring as CEO ahead of Carlyle-led spin-off
People | 27 March 2026

BASF Coatings names Jens Luehring as CEO ahead of Carlyle-led spin-off

Luehring, a German national based in the U.S. since 2012, brings more than two decades of experience in corporate transformation, carve-outs, mergers & acquisitions, and finance

Vasant Chemicals appoints Ganesh Venkatraman as MD
People | 27 March 2026

Vasant Chemicals appoints Ganesh Venkatraman as MD

Venkatraman brings extensive experience in the CDMO industry

IMCD appoints Shreyas Joshi as General Manager of IMCD Kenya
People | 27 March 2026

IMCD appoints Shreyas Joshi as General Manager of IMCD Kenya

Shreyas brings nearly fourteen years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry

Gujarat Fluorochemicals appoints Jayendrasinh Vaghela as Head – Technology Transfer
People | 27 March 2026

Gujarat Fluorochemicals appoints Jayendrasinh Vaghela as Head – Technology Transfer

Vaghela brings nearly two decades of experience in technology transfer, process engineering, and project management across the chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors

Prof. G. D. Yadav felicitated with prestigious Sir P. C. Ray Award
People | 27 March 2026

Prof. G. D. Yadav felicitated with prestigious Sir P. C. Ray Award

Prof. Yadav’s selection is a testament to his pioneering work in green chemistry, catalysis, and sustainable industrial processes

LyondellBasell names insider David Dennison to lead investor relations
People | 17 March 2026

LyondellBasell names insider David Dennison to lead investor relations

Dennison brings nearly three decades of industry experience and has been with LyondellBasell since 2007

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

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