DFPCL appoints Amir Alvi as President - Manufacturing Operations; Pandurang Landge as President - Manufacturing Excellence & Technology Development
People | 02 September 2026

DFPCL appoints Amir Alvi as President - Manufacturing Operations; Pandurang Landge as President - Manufacturing Excellence & Technology Development

Alvi brings over 36 years of experience in the fertilizers and chemicals industry

National Fertilizers elevates Tarun Kumar Batra as Executive Director
People | 02 September 2026

National Fertilizers elevates Tarun Kumar Batra as Executive Director

Batra is a Chemical Engineer with over 38 years of experience in the fertilizer industry

Messer names new CFO as Asian leadership reshuffle takes effect
People | 02 September 2026

Messer names new CFO as Asian leadership reshuffle takes effect

Wildner formally took over as CFO on September 1, succeeding Helmut Kaschenz, who stepped down at his own request

Claus Rettig to serve as interim CEO of Evonik
People | 28 August 2026

Claus Rettig to serve as interim CEO of Evonik

Rettig will temporarily take over the duties of CEO Christian Kullmann while Kullmann recovers from a recent serious, unplanned surgery

Lonza names Samanta Cimitan as Chief Commercial Officer
People | 27 August 2026

Lonza names Samanta Cimitan as Chief Commercial Officer

Cimitan will join the world’s leading contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) by 1 January 2027

Syngenta R&D Chief Camilla Corsi wins prestigious ACS Agrochemicals Research Award
People | 25 August 2026

Syngenta R&D Chief Camilla Corsi wins prestigious ACS Agrochemicals Research Award

The ACS Fall Meeting will host a symposium in Corsi’s honor, highlighting her contributions to the development of several major crop protection innovations

PPG names three executives to lead global business segments
People | 20 August 2026

PPG names three executives to lead global business segments

Juliane Hefel, senior vice president of industrial coatings and specialty products, will report to Bellezza and remain on PPG’s Operating Committee

dsm-firmenich board proposes Richard Ridinger as new Chairman
People | 18 August 2026

dsm-firmenich board proposes Richard Ridinger as new Chairman

Richard Ridinger brings extensive executive and board-level experience in global, innovation-led businesses across Pharma, Home & Personal Care and Nutrition & Health

DCW elevates Sudarshan Ganapathy to CEO
People | 16 August 2026

DCW elevates Sudarshan Ganapathy to CEO

The appointment marks a leadership transition built around continuity as DCW enters its next phase of growth

ConocoPhillips names Andy O’Brien CEO as Ryan Lance moves to executive chair
People | 13 August 2026

ConocoPhillips names Andy O’Brien CEO as Ryan Lance moves to executive chair

Lance will retire as president and CEO after 14 years at the helm and move to executive chair of the board in a transitional role

Eurofragance names Shekhar Srinivasan as India Managing Director
People | 11 August 2026

Eurofragance names Shekhar Srinivasan as India Managing Director

Srinivasan brings more than two decades of global leadership experience spanning specialty chemicals, fragrance and consumer goods

Syngenta appoints Eladio Robles as the Country Head & Managing Director for India
People | 04 August 2026

Syngenta appoints Eladio Robles as the Country Head & Managing Director for India

Prior to this, Robles served as Head of Production & Supply for Africa, Middle East, and Asia (AMEA)

ONGC elevates Prashant Singh as CEO of ONGC Green
People | 02 August 2026

ONGC elevates Prashant Singh as CEO of ONGC Green

With over 30 years of energy sector experience, Singh delivers deep expertise in new energy, drilling operations, mechanical engineering, and strategic leadership

Aarti Industries elevates Suyog Kotecha as MD & CEO to drive next growth phase
People | 31 July 2026

Aarti Industries elevates Suyog Kotecha as MD & CEO to drive next growth phase

The leadership transition is part of Aarti Industries’ long-term succession planning strategy

Ingersoll Rand India appoints Sunil Khanduja as Chairman
People | 29 July 2026

Ingersoll Rand India appoints Sunil Khanduja as Chairman

With over 25 years of global industry experience, he brings deep expertise in driving business transformation, operational excellence, and sustainable growth

LyondellBasell CEO Peter Vanacker to get top STEM Leadership Award for Corporate Reinvention
People | 29 July 2026

LyondellBasell CEO Peter Vanacker to get top STEM Leadership Award for Corporate Reinvention

The accolade recognizes his leadership in transforming one of the world’s largest chemical companies through strategic change, portfolio evolution and sustainable innovation

RBL Natural Resources appoints Abhay K Jha as Group CEO
People | 28 July 2026

RBL Natural Resources appoints Abhay K Jha as Group CEO

Jha is a seasoned business leader with over three decades of experience in industrial minerals, oil & gas, and specialty chemicals sectors

CPChem appoints Wayne Borduin as new CFO
People | 27 July 2026

CPChem appoints Wayne Borduin as new CFO

Borduin has held senior roles across corporate treasury, investor relations, business-unit finance and procurement

Neste names Elim Yeoh to lead Renewable Products business in North America
People | 27 July 2026

Neste names Elim Yeoh to lead Renewable Products business in North America

Yeoh brings more than two decades of leadership experience across the downstream, midstream and renewable fuels sectors

BASF extends board mandates for two Executive Directors
People | 23 July 2026

BASF extends board mandates for two Executive Directors

Kothari was appointed to the Board of Executive Directors of BASF SE in 2024

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