02.08.2011 • News • Luke Kissam • Albemarle • People

Luke Kissam Elected CEO of Albemarle

Luke C. Kissam will take over as Albemarles CEO on Sept.1. — Luke C. Kissam will take over as Albemarle's CEO on Sept.1.

Albemarle has promoted Luke C. Kissam to CEO, effective Sept.1. Kissam joined Albemarle in September 2003 as vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary and served as senior vice president, manufacturing and law, and corporate secretary from January 2008 until his promotion to president in March 2010.

Prior to joining Albemarle, Kissam served as vice president, general counsel and secretary of Merisant, having previously served as associate general counsel of Monsanto.

Current CEO Mark C. Rohr will continue as executive chairman of the Albemarle Board of directors.

Virtual Event

CHEManager Spotlight

Digitalization in the Chemical Industry

Save the Date: October 22, 2025
The event will be promoted to a combined audience of over 100,000 professionals across Europe through the CHEManager and CITplus networks.

Special Issue

Explore the Future of Plastics

Circular Plastics Economy

This special CHEManager issue explores the industry’s pivotal shift towards a more sustainable, circular plastics value chain. Readers will find expert analysis and real-world solutions for today’s most pressing recycling and regulatory challenges.