Ashok Panjwani honored with 2025 APO National Award
People | 04 January 2026

Ashok Panjwani honored with 2025 APO National Award

Panjwani has been selected for the APO National Award for Productivity Advocates, for his contributions in policy, strategic thinking, leadership

Castrol India appoints Saugata Basuray as Interim CEO
People | 04 January 2026

Castrol India appoints Saugata Basuray as Interim CEO

Basuray is a seasoned business leader with over 25 years of experience within the Castrol and bp ecosystem

Pravin Saraf appointed as MD & CEO of EESL
People | 04 January 2026

Pravin Saraf appointed as MD & CEO of EESL

Saraf possesses deep expertise in managing large-scale Indian and global operations

GPCA announces leadership change after 16 yrs
People | 03 January 2026

GPCA announces leadership change after 16 yrs

Mater Aldhafeeri has been appointed as his successor

Dr. Neeraj Mittal assumes charge of Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
People | 02 January 2026

Dr. Neeraj Mittal assumes charge of Secretary of Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas

He has held various administrative positions in the fields of land and revenue management, mines and minerals, IT/Communications, e-governance

Reliance Industries appoints Shashwat M. as Vice President
People | 01 January 2026

Reliance Industries appoints Shashwat M. as Vice President

He is spearheading the go-to-market strategy for RIL's expansion into hydrogen mobility, electric vehicles, battery materials, and advanced cell manufacturing

Milan Sadhukhan appointed MD of Linde India
People | 30 December 2025

Milan Sadhukhan appointed MD of Linde India

Milan Sadhukhan has held senior finance and controlling roles across Linde, BOC UK & Ireland, BOC India Ltd., and Linde India

Huntsman appoints Amy Smedley as EVP, General Counsel & Secretary
People | 30 December 2025

Huntsman appoints Amy Smedley as EVP, General Counsel & Secretary

Smedley has extensive experience in litigation, compliance, and corporate governance

Cefic salutes Ilham Kadri as presidency ends, names BASF CEO successor
People | 29 December 2025

Cefic salutes Ilham Kadri as presidency ends, names BASF CEO successor

Her presidency is widely seen as one of the most influential in recent years, reshaping how policymakers view industrial needs across Europe

Hindustan National Glass & Industries appoints Rakesh Mehta as COO - North
People | 27 December 2025

Hindustan National Glass & Industries appoints Rakesh Mehta as COO - North

Mehta will oversee facilities across locations, focusing on supply chain optimization, production efficiency, and market expansion for clients in pharmaceuticals, liquor, beverages, and food sectors

Atlas Copco names Bhavin Pandya as General Manager for India compressor operations
People | 26 December 2025

Atlas Copco names Bhavin Pandya as General Manager for India compressor operations

Pandya will spearhead Atlas Copco Compressor Technique’s next growth phase in India

Prof. Aniruddha B Pandit receives prestigious Vigyan Shri Award for distinguished contributions to engineering sciences
People | 24 December 2025

Prof. Aniruddha B Pandit receives prestigious Vigyan Shri Award for distinguished contributions to engineering sciences

Prof. Aniruddha B. Pandit is a distinguished academic and researcher with an illustrious career spanning over three decades in the field of chemical engineering

XRG’s chemicals boss Rainer Seele  elected as Covestro supervisory Board Chair
People | 23 December 2025

XRG’s chemicals boss Rainer Seele elected as Covestro supervisory Board Chair

The change comes shortly after Covestro and XRG closed their strategic partnership on 10 December 2025

Dr. Ilham Kadri reappointed as Chair of WBCSD
People | 22 December 2025

Dr. Ilham Kadri reappointed as Chair of WBCSD

At Syensqo, Dr. Kadri has driven the One Planet sustainability program, leading to a CDP "A" rating for climate and water

AkzoNobel CFO delays retirement to steer Axalta merger; incoming CFO appointment dropped
People | 22 December 2025

AkzoNobel CFO delays retirement to steer Axalta merger; incoming CFO appointment dropped

Maarten de Vries, who was set to retire in April, will now extend his tenure by one year to support the merger

Clariant honors Prof Zhang Tao with National Catalysis Achievement Award at NCC 2025
People | 19 December 2025

Clariant honors Prof Zhang Tao with National Catalysis Achievement Award at NCC 2025

The award recognizes Prof. Zhang’s exceptional contributions to catalysis research, including pioneering work in single-atom catalysis and sustainable chemical processes

BP names Meg O’Neill as next CEO as Murray Auchincloss steps down
People | 19 December 2025

BP names Meg O’Neill as next CEO as Murray Auchincloss steps down

O’Neill, currently CEO of Woodside Energy, has led the Australian company since 2021

Devendra Kumar Ray appointed COO of Insecticides (India)
People | 18 December 2025

Devendra Kumar Ray appointed COO of Insecticides (India)

With 38 years of rich experience, Ray has consistently delivered excellence across CDMO and CRAMS businesses

IMCD names Floris Lagerwerf as CFO successor
People | 17 December 2025

IMCD names Floris Lagerwerf as CFO successor

Floris Lagerwerf began his career as an external auditor in 2006 and joined IMCD’s Rotterdam headquarters in 2016 as Group Controller

Godavari Biorefineries ED Sangeeta Srivastava named BRSI Honorary Fellow
People | 16 December 2025

Godavari Biorefineries ED Sangeeta Srivastava named BRSI Honorary Fellow

Dr Srivastava was selected by an expert jury in recognition of her sustained contributions to renewable chemicals, industrial biotechnology and bioprocess innovation

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