Kuros Biosciences has appointed Dr. Philippe Saudan as chief development officer and member of the executive board with immediate effect. With a PhD in biology from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland, and a 16 year-career in the pharmaceutical industry, Saudan has held management roles in R&D and last served as Chief Scientific Officer of Cytos Biotechnology. Since February 2016, he has been working as Head of Integration at Kuros.
The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) welcomes the fact that Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and US President Donald Trump have averted the danger of a trade war for the time being.
Jens Birgersson becomes new Brenntag CEO
Carbon black manufacturer Orion Engineered Carbons plans to rationalize production lines in North and South America and EMEA.
Building on the April 2025 announcement, Dow will take actions across its three operating segments to support European profitability, resulting in the closure of sites in Germany and the UK.
Oxea is returning to its old name and its roots.
