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23 January 2026
Nobian CFO Transition: Pontzen to Krekels
Michael Pontzen steps down as CFO to join Carlyle. Thorsten Krekels, with extensive finance experience, will succeed him, ensuring continuity and supporting strategic growth.
22 January 2026
Enerkem Promotes Alex Miles to VP, Commercial Development
Alex Miles will lead global business development, focusing on project growth and strategic agreements, leveraging his 15+ years in renewable infrastructure.
20 January 2026
Shell Announces Executive Committee Changes
Shell integrates technical divisions into business lines, reducing the Executive Committee from nine to eight members. Robin Mooldijk to step down in 2026 after 35 years.
19 January 2026
Coolbrook Adds Robin von Plettenberg to Board
Robin von Plettenberg joins the board to guide strategy, financing, and governance, leveraging his expertise in clean technologies and industrial projects.
19 January 2026
Clariant Proposes Regula Wallimann and Albert Manifold for Board Election
The Board also proposes re-electing Ben van Beurden as Chairman and reducing members from eleven to eight.
15 January 2026
Topsoe Names Yassir Ghiyati as CCO
Yassir Ghiyati becomes CCO, succeeding Elena Scaltritti, who will be CEO. Ghiyati has 20+ years in engineering, sales, and leadership, previously VP and MD for EMEA.
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Executive Appointments and Governance Changes
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14 January 2026
dsm-firmenich Names Nikeisha van Sleeuwen as CHRO
Nikeisha van Sleeuwen becomes CHRO on April 1, 2026, succeeding Mieke Van de Capelle, who retires after a decade of service.
13 January 2026
Ercros Appoints Imma Comella as Communication Director
Imma Comella, with a background in journalism and corporate communication, replaces Teresa Conesa after 30 years, having joined Ercros in 2019.
13 January 2026
Ercros Appoints Ferrán Castellón as Information Systems Director
Ferrán Castellón, with a background in Telecommunications Engineering, replaces Eduardo Gual after 50 years, bringing extensive experience in data systems and information security.
13 January 2026
Argylium Appoints Leadership, Outlines Battery Development Plan
Chiovato and Buissette lead efforts to scale sulfide solid electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries, targeting 500 Wh/kg by 2028-2030, with plans for funding and industrial scale-up.
8 January 2026
Croda International Appoints Jill Anderson as Non-Executive Director
Jill Anderson joins Croda's Board, bringing 30+ years in healthcare leadership, finance, and supply chain. Former GSK CFO, now at Spire Healthcare.
8 January 2026
Stora Enso Announces Proposed Board for New Forest Company
The proposed board members bring expertise in forestry, finance, energy, and marketing, supporting governance and sustainable growth for the new company.
7 January 2026
Topsoe Announces CEO Transition: Scaltritti to Succeed Baan
Baan steps down as CEO in 2026. Scaltritti, current CCO, will succeed him. Baan led significant transformations, including green hydrogen and sustainable fuel initiatives.
5 January 2026
Philipp Andree Appointed Political Affairs Manager at EEW
Philipp Andree will enhance strategic positioning in energy, climate, and circular economy debates, leveraging his experience in politics and business to build partnerships and engage stakeholders.
29 December 2025
Huntsman Names Amy Smedley as EVP and General Counsel
Amy Smedley rejoins Huntsman as EVP, General Counsel & Secretary, succeeding David Stryker. She brings extensive legal experience from Savage Companies and her previous tenure at Huntsman.
22 December 2025
Covestro Appoints Dr. Rainer Seele as New Supervisory Board Chairman
Dr. Richard Pott steps down after guiding Covestro through key phases. Dr. Rainer Seele, with global expertise, takes over, focusing on sustainability and transformation.
19 December 2025
AkzoNobel Extends CFO Tenure Ahead of Axalta Merger
Maarten de Vries extends CFO role by a year; Fredrik Westin won't join. CEO of merged entity will be from AkzoNobel, CFO from Axalta.
18 December 2025
Valerie Mars Joins PureCycle Board
Valerie Mars, former Mars Inc. executive, joins PureCycle's board in 2026, bringing expertise in sustainability and business scaling.
18 December 2025
Covestro CFO Christian Baier to Depart in 2026
Baier will not renew his contract, allowing time for a successor search. He will continue his CFO duties until departure, contributing to Covestro's transformation and strategic partnership with XRG.
17 December 2025
BP Leadership Change Announced
Meg O’Neill named CEO, effective April 2026. Murray Auchincloss steps down; Carol Howle interim CEO. Transition aims to enhance strategic growth and shareholder value.
16 December 2025
Avantium Appoints Interim COO for FDCA Plant Launch
Hero de Jager becomes interim COO, focusing on the FDCA Flagship Plant start-up, succeeding Bram Hoffer. De Jager brings extensive experience in chemical plant operations.
15 December 2025
Grupa Azoty Appoints Mirosław Ptasiński as Vice President
Mirosław Ptasiński joins the Management Board as Vice President, effective 16 December 2025.
12 December 2025
PPG Announces Leadership Changes
Adriana Macouzet to retire in 2026. Jennifer Solcz and Javier Sosa Mejía will assume expanded roles in protective, marine, and architectural coatings across the Americas.
12 December 2025
Statkraft CFO Anna Nord Bjercke Resigns
Anna Nord Bjercke steps down as CFO. Tone Aastveit Skuterud will be acting CFO from January 2026. A recruitment process for a new CFO will begin soon.
11 December 2025
Todd M. Schneider Joins PPG Board
Todd Schneider, CEO of Cintas, joins PPG's board in 2026, contributing to Nominating, Governance, Sustainability, and Innovation committees with his extensive leadership experience.
9 December 2025
RWE Subsidiary Board Changes
Katja Wünschel leaves for Vonovia; Sopna Sury to lead RWE Renewables Europe & Australia. Nikolaus Valerius assumes hydrogen business duties.
8 December 2025
HydroThane Revamps Leadership to Boost Growth
New leadership aims to enhance partnerships, expand markets, and focus on sustainable projects, leveraging Axens' support and global reach.
3 December 2025
Helene Dérand Joins IVA's Chemical Engineering Division, Perstorp Group
Helene Dérand, with expertise in polymers and sustainable innovation, joins IVA to enhance collaboration between academia, industry, and politics for societal benefit.
2 December 2025
Genmab Names Séverine Lemoine as France GM
Séverine Lemoine will lead operations in France, focusing on product launches and expanding the local presence in oncology.
1 December 2025
PPG Announces CFO Vince Morales' Retirement Plan
Vince Morales, CFO since 2017, plans to retire in 2026. A search for his successor is underway. Morales has been with the company for over 40 years, contributing significantly to its growth.
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