07.06.2021 • NewsSolvayPeople

Solvay Appoints Carmelo Lo Faro as President of Materials Segment

Solvay has appointed Carmelo Lo Faro, previously president of the company’s composite materials business unit, as president of the materials segment, effective immediately.

The materials segment includes both the specialty polymers and composite materials businesses.

Lo Faro joined Solvay as part of its 2015 acquisition of Cytec Industries. He takes over responsibility for Solvay's specialty polymers unit from Michael Finelli, who has taken on a new role to lead Solvay's strategic growth platforms.

Solvay has appointed Carmelo Lo Faro as president of the company’s materials...
Solvay has appointed Carmelo Lo Faro as president of the company’s materials segment. © Solvay

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