IMCD, a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, announces the appointment of Andreas Igerl as Regional President Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) as of 1 September 2025, and as Leader of the global Industrial Business Groups, with effect progressively over the course of 2025. Narendra Varde is appointed as Regional President Asia-Pacific (APAC), succeeding Andreas Igerl, effective 1 September 2025.

Igerl is currently Regional President APAC and a member of the IMCD Executive Committee. Under his leadership, APAC has seen strong performance, successful execution of strategic initiatives, and greater cross-team integration.

As Regional President EMEA, he will take on the responsibility to accelerate growth in EMEA and further strengthening regional coordination and the rollout of best practices, digital tools, and commercial and operational excellence programmes. The new EMEA leadership is being established to support IMCD’s growth and simplify execution across more than 30 countries in the region.

In parallel, IMCD’s global Industrial Business Groups’ Directors will progressively come under the leadership of Andreas throughout 2025 to further support stronger strategic alignment, allow faster implementation of shared priorities and increase cross-fertilisation between markets.

Narendra Varde to lead APAC region

From 1 September 2025, Narendra Varde, currently Managing Director India, is appointed as the new Regional President APAC, succeeding Andreas Igerl.

He has delivered strong results in developing IMCD India, demonstrating a clear strategic approach and building high-performing teams. He brings valuable experience and leadership to his new role and will continue driving growth and execution across the APAC region.

His successor as Managing Director India will be announced in due time.

L-R: Andreas Igerl and Narendra Varde