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For the chemical industry, McKinsey advises producers and materials companies on topics such as corporate strategy and portfolio choices, M&A and post-merger integration, operational excellence in manufacturing, procurement, and maintenance, supply chain resilience, pricing and commercial effectiveness, and capital productivity. Its work also covers digital and analytics applications in R&D, production, and commercial functions, as well as sustainability topics including decarbonization, energy efficiency, circularity, and Scope 1–3 emissions management. The firm publishes industry research and benchmarks that inform decision-making across the chemicals value chain.
Presents >4% sales CAGR and 4–5% adjusted EBITDA margin targets, details growth strategy and plans a minority-stake spin-off subject to thyssenkrupp shareholder vote on 7 Aug 2026.
New leadership team led by Jens Luehring will run the business as an independent company from July 1, 2026; senior appointments include Michael Pontzen and Ewout van Jarwaarde.
Christian Ohlms named Chief Commercial Officer effective Oct 1, overseeing trading/sales in power, gas, LNG and low‑carbon commodities and leading commodity trading realignment. Former SEFE MD.
Trials and real‑world data: semaglutide gave 19.7–22.6% weight loss, 15–17.5% waist reduction, ~42% MACE risk reduction in perimenopause, 42–45% lower migraine and 25% lower depression risk
CFO Tapio Korpeinen to retire in 2027; Risto Penttinen appointed EVP, Transformation. Succession plans for CFO and EVP, UPM Energy underway.
Robin von Plettenberg joins the board to guide strategy, financing, and governance, leveraging his expertise in clean technologies and industrial projects.
Roland Busch to showcase AI, digital twin, and automation tech transforming manufacturing, infrastructure, and transportation at CES 2026.
The report urges clear policies, funding, and tailored strategies to boost energy transition and highlights private sector's role in reducing emissions.
