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Topsoe Names Yassir Ghiyati as CCO

Key highlights
  • Yassir Ghiyati is appointed as Topsoe's CCO, effective immediately.
  • Elena Scaltritti will become CEO on June 1, 2026.
  • Ghiyati has over 20 years of experience in engineering, sales, and leadership.
  • Key technologies include HydroFlex\u00ae, WSATM, eREACTTM, and SynCORTM.

Leadership Change

Topsoe has appointed Yassir Ghiyati as the new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective immediately. He joins the Senior Leadership Team, taking over from Elena Scaltritti, who will become CEO on June 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

In his role, Ghiyati will oversee Topsoe's core commercial offerings across global markets. This includes managing technologies like HydroFlex®, WSATM, eREACTTM, and SynCORTM, as well as the catalyst business.

Experience

Yassir Ghiyati has been with Topsoe since 2005, bringing over 20 years of experience in engineering, sales, and leadership roles. He previously served as Vice President and Managing Director for the EMEA region.