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

Arun Bharat Ram honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Hurun India’s Family Business Excellence Awards 2025
People | 13 December 2025

Arun Bharat Ram honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Hurun India’s Family Business Excellence Awards 2025

This accolade serves as a powerful tribute to Bharat Ram’s visionary leadership, profound resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence

Samir Somaiya becomes first Indian to receive Plinio Nastari Sugar Excellence Award
People | 11 December 2025

Samir Somaiya becomes first Indian to receive Plinio Nastari Sugar Excellence Award

The award was instituted by International Sugar Organisation, under the theme "Sustainable Solutions for Sugar & Energy", to recognise outstanding achievement in the world of sugar & bioenergy

Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai receives First Prof. CGR Nair Memorial Award
People | 09 December 2025

Prof. V. N. Rajasekharan Pillai receives First Prof. CGR Nair Memorial Award

He was recognised for his teaching and research contributions extending over five decades in the area of chemical sciences

Atul Gupta appointed CMD of Engineers India
People | 09 December 2025

Atul Gupta appointed CMD of Engineers India

He has worked across engineering, commercial operations, and multi-domain project leadership within EIL

IMCD names Emmanuel Colette global head of Food & Nutrition
People | 08 December 2025

IMCD names Emmanuel Colette global head of Food & Nutrition

Colette succeeds Marc van Gerwen, who will retire on 1 March 2026

Developing Workforce: VOC Port's skill development program achieves 100% placement success
People | 07 December 2025

Developing Workforce: VOC Port's skill development program achieves 100% placement success

The curriculum includes seven specialized vocational courses, such as Domestic Data Entry Operator, Warehouse Executive, and Courier Associate Operations

FMC India appoints Prashant Hegde as new MD
People | 07 December 2025

FMC India appoints Prashant Hegde as new MD

Before joining FMC, Prashant served as CEO - Agri at PI Industries

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