Olin Corporation announced that Olin's Board of Directors has appointed Deon Carter as Vice President & President, Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls effective June 17, 2024.

Commenting on Carter joining Olin Corporation, President and Chief Executive Officer Ken Lane said "Deon's extensive career in the chemical and related industries will be a great addition for Olin in order to continue advancing our winning model. I look forward to Deon continuing to drive performance in our Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls business and further developing the great team we have."

Carter comes to Olin from Continental Industries Group where he has served as Chief Operating Officer since April 2023. Carter began his career in the chemicals industry working for Engelhard Corporation where his career journey took him to multiple international assignments. Following the acquisition of Engelhard by BASF, Carter was appointed General Manager, Global Polyolefin Catalysts and a year later was appointed Vice President, Oil Refining Catalyst. He was named Sr. Vice President, Precious Metals in 2011 and in 2017 named Senior Vice President Performance Chemicals. Prior to joining Continental Industries Group, Carter was President and CEO of Scientific Design Company.

Carter holds a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Cape Town in South Africa.