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

Nancy Kowalski to lead INVISTA as new President and CEO
People | 15 February 2026

Nancy Kowalski to lead INVISTA as new President and CEO

Nancy has 22 years of expertise across INVISTA in a variety of its business lines and its global supply chain

Harald Wiedemann appointed as Advisor – Advanced Materials, DCM Shriram Chemicals
People | 04 February 2026

Harald Wiedemann appointed as Advisor – Advanced Materials, DCM Shriram Chemicals

Harald brings deep expertise in Advanced Materials, having led large and complex epoxy and value-added businesses across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, and the APAC region with full P&L responsibility

Suresh Kalra joins Indo Borax & Chemicals as MD & CEO
People | 04 February 2026

Suresh Kalra joins Indo Borax & Chemicals as MD & CEO

He has developed and led profit & growth centers from start up to significant net income contributors (business size experience US $500 million)

Mahatma Gandhi University to host Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai Endowment Lecture and Award 2026
People | 27 January 2026

Mahatma Gandhi University to host Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai Endowment Lecture and Award 2026

Universities grow not only through buildings and syllabi, but through people, ideas, and the curiosity they nurture

Joan Pere Jimenez takes helm as Eurofragance CEO, eyes global expansion
People | 23 January 2026

Joan Pere Jimenez takes helm as Eurofragance CEO, eyes global expansion

Jiménez brings over a decade of experience within Eurofragance, having held key positions including Chief Operations Officer and Chief Market Officer

SRF appoints Samir Kashyap as President & CFO
People | 21 January 2026

SRF appoints Samir Kashyap as President & CFO

Kashyap will drive SRF Limited's financial strategy, governance, and capital allocation to foster long-term value and growth across the chemicals, packaging films, and technical textiles sectors

Grasim Industries appoints Sachin Sahay as CEO of Birla Opus Paints
People | 18 January 2026

Grasim Industries appoints Sachin Sahay as CEO of Birla Opus Paints

He has bring over 30 years of leadership experience in sales & marketing across entrepreneurial roles and multi-geography assignments in India

Kavishwar Kalambe inducted in Crystal Crop board
People | 16 January 2026

Kavishwar Kalambe inducted in Crystal Crop board

Kalambe will anchor three strategic priorities - driving advanced manufacturing technologies, embedding sustainability and environmental responsibility across operations, and forging strategic collaborations to accelerate innovation-led growth

Prof. G. D. Yadav to chair MoPNG's scientific advisory committee on hydrocarbons
People | 15 January 2026

Prof. G. D. Yadav to chair MoPNG's scientific advisory committee on hydrocarbons

The mission of SAC is to promote application of science and technology in the hydrocarbon sector (excluding upstream sector)

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