BP streamlines structure & reshapes leadership to drive performance push
People | 10 June 2026

BP streamlines structure & reshapes leadership to drive performance push

BP confirmed that a search is underway for a permanent Downstream leader

PPG taps John Smith to lead EMEA architectural coatings as Steve Pocock retires
People | 09 June 2026

PPG taps John Smith to lead EMEA architectural coatings as Steve Pocock retires

John brings a strong track record of driving profitable growth across consumer and B2B organizations

Rob Smeets appointed CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges
People | 05 June 2026

Rob Smeets appointed CEO of Port of Antwerp-Bruges

He has worked for the Port Authority for more than twenty years and has held several senior roles

BASF names Steve Arndt Sr. VP of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings
People | 05 June 2026

BASF names Steve Arndt Sr. VP of Global Automotive Refinish Coatings

Arndt brings more than 30 years of automotive refinish industry

Satyan Kumar is new Director (Strategy & Corporate Affairs) at ONGC
People | 04 June 2026

Satyan Kumar is new Director (Strategy & Corporate Affairs) at ONGC

Kumar brings deep experience spanning the full energy value chain—from upstream operations and engineering to business development, petrochemicals, renewable energy, and corporate strategy

Sika appoints Philipp Irniger as Head – Construction
People | 02 June 2026

Sika appoints Philipp Irniger as Head – Construction

Jochen Werling assumes the newly established role of Chief Digital & Information Officer

Arkema names Laurent Tellier COO as longtime executive Marc Schuller hangs boot
People | 30 May 2026

Arkema names Laurent Tellier COO as longtime executive Marc Schuller hangs boot

The appointment marks a significant shift in Arkema’s leadership team as the company enters its next phase of growth

Epsilon Carbon appoints Munish Kumar Rathi as President and Business Head, Carbon Black
People | 28 May 2026

Epsilon Carbon appoints Munish Kumar Rathi as President and Business Head, Carbon Black

Rathi is a seasoned global executive with over 25 years of leadership experience

Sreekanth Annapureddy appointed Chief Technology Officer at Netradyne
People | 28 May 2026

Sreekanth Annapureddy appointed Chief Technology Officer at Netradyne

Sreekanth joined Netradyne as one of its first engineers in 2015

Haryono Lim to lead BASF Greater China as President and Chairman
People | 26 May 2026

Haryono Lim to lead BASF Greater China as President and Chairman

The current head of the division, Dr. Jeffrey Jianfeng Lou, will leave the company

Ashok Panjwani conferred with Asian Productivity Organization National Award 2025
People | 24 May 2026

Ashok Panjwani conferred with Asian Productivity Organization National Award 2025

The APO Award committee selected Ashok Panjwani in recognition of his dedicated advocacy in sustainability and waste management, among other initiatives

Grasim Industries taps Jaydeep Mondal as Vice President & Unit Head
People | 20 May 2026

Grasim Industries taps Jaydeep Mondal as Vice President & Unit Head

Mondal is a seasoned leader in process engineering

Caldic appoints Smita Shetty as Managing Director, Caldic India
People | 20 May 2026

Caldic appoints Smita Shetty as Managing Director, Caldic India

Smita joined Connell in 2010 and brings close to two decades of outstanding leadership experience across the specialty chemicals and ingredients distribution industry in APAC

IMCD appoints Behnosh Yaghobi as Managing Director Middle East
People | 20 May 2026

IMCD appoints Behnosh Yaghobi as Managing Director Middle East

Behnosh brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a proven track record at IMCD since joining the company in 2020

Faisal M. Alfaqeer takes helm of GPCA as new Chairman
People | 19 May 2026

Faisal M. Alfaqeer takes helm of GPCA as new Chairman

Alfaqeer previously held senior leadership roles at Saudi Aramco

Prof. G. D. Yadav elected Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering
People | 15 May 2026

Prof. G. D. Yadav elected Fellow of Canadian Academy of Engineering

He becomes the first Indian in the history of the Academy to receive this honour.

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

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