Evonik Appoints Claus Rettig as Interim CEO
Until further notice, Rettig is taking over the duties of Christian Kullmann, who is recovering in the coming weeks from a recent serious, unplanned surgery.
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Samanta Cimitan to Become CCO of Lonza
Samanta Cimitan will join Lonza as Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Senior Vice President, and a member of the Extended Executive Committee, effective January 1, 2027.
Lisa Kelly Appointed Managing Director of BASF in the UK
As Managing Director, Lisa will provide strategic leadership for BASF in the UK, supporting the company’s licence to operate and ensuring the business continues to contribute to BASF’s long-term success.
Siddharth Mittal Appointed as Managing Director & CEO of Syngene International
Syngene International announced that Siddharth Mittal has assumed the role of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, effective 1 July 2026.
Symeres and Axxam Unite Drug Discovery Platforms Under Single Scientific Chief
Russell Thomas, who has held senior roles at both organisations, takes on the joint CSO position as Symeres and Axxam push to offer clients a single pipeline spanning target screening to IND-ready drug candidates.
Former Bachem Executive Torsten Woehr to Become CEO of Rentschler
Rentschler Biopharma has appointed Torsten Woehr as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 1, 2026.
Lars Wallstein to Become New Oqema CEO
Lars Wallstein will join the management team of the German chemical distributor Oqema effective July 1, 2026.
From Attendee to Leader: How Women in Chemicals Is Shaping the Next Generation of Industry Leadership
What does it feel like to finally walk into a room where you belong? Vera-Maria Pitot on how Women in Chemicals is reshaping leadership — and why the impact must go far beyond one week a year.
Symeres Appoints Henning Steinhagen as CEO
Symeres, a transatlantic CRDMO for drug discovery and development, announced the appointment of Henning Steinhagen as Chief Executive Officer.
Henrik Krüpper Becomes New CEO of Unither Pharmaceuticals
Unither Pharmaceuticals welcomes Henrik Krüpper as Chief Executive Officer of the Group, starting May 4.
Karen S. Carter Appointed CEO of Dow; Jim Fitterling to Become Executive Chair
Dow CEO Jim Fitterling will step down to become Executive Chair, while current COO Karen S. Carter has been appointed CEO effective July 1, 2026. The move follows a multi-year succession process.
CEFIC: Miguel Prieto Arranz Appointed Executive Director Specialty Chemicals
CEFIC recently announced the promotion of Miguel Prieto Arranz to Executive Director, Specialty Chemicals, as of 1 April 2026.
Gen Z Won’t Save the Chemical Industry—Unless It Changes
The chemical industry's workforce is rapidly approaching retirement age. We need fresh talent, fast.
Sandoz Creates New Global Biosimilar Unit
Sandoz has announced the creation of a new biosimilar development, manufacturing and supply unit.
Symbiosis Appoints Joanne Anderson as Chief Commercial Officer
Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services has appointed experienced commercial leader Joanne Anderson as Chief Commercial Officer to drive global growth following recent capacity investments and expansion plans.
WeylChem Ceases Production at US Site, Appoints US Sales Director
WeylChem will discontinue production at its Elgin, USA site and has established a new US sales office led by Cameron Young, Sales and New Business Development Director.
IMCD Appoints Hedwig Koopmans as Managing Director for for Switzerland
The IMCD Group has appointed Hedwig Koopmans as Managing Director of IMCD Switzerland with effect from April 1, 2026.
Axplora Expands Le Mans Lyophilization Operations, Appoints New Head of Site
Axplora announced a multi-million-euro investment to expand lyophilization capabilities at its Le Mans site and appointed François Houbart as Head of Site.
Sanofi Appoints Belén Garijo as CEO
Belén Garijo to become Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi.
Rentschler Biopharma Appoints Veit Bergendahl as COO
Veit Bergendahl will assume operational responsibility for process development, clinical and commercial cGMP manufacturing, engineering and technology as well as automation in production from April 1, 2026.
SOCMA Announces Jenn Klein as Incoming President & CEO
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA) recently announced that Jenn Klein has been selected as the organization's next President & Chief Executive Officer after a national search.
Dow CTO Leadership Change
A.N. Sreeram, Senior VP and Chief Technology Officer, will retire from Dow at the end of June. Andre Argenton will move to the newly created role of Chief Technology & Sustainability Officer.
Mike Radossich Assumes Role of Syensqo CEO
Seasoned Syensqo business leader to guide the company’s next chapter.
Women In Chemicals Names Katie Hess Executive Director
Women In Chemicals announced that Amber Thichangthong will step down as Executive Director at the end of 2025 and will be succeeded by experienced nonprofit leader Katie Hess effective January 1, 2026.
BASF CEO to Become Next CEFIC President
Markus Kamieth, CEO of BASF, has been appointed the new President of the European Chemical Industry Council CEFIC, effective January 1, 2026.
IMCD Germany: Garbotz to Succeed Wallstein
As of January 1, 2026, Christoph Garbotz will be Managing Director for IMCD Germany.
IMCD Announces New Global Leader for Food & Nutrition Business Group
Emmanuel Colette will assume global leadership of IMCD's Food & Nutrition business group with effect from 1 March 2026.
Anne-Kathrin Stoller Becomes New CEO at Bachem
Bachem's Board of Directors has appointed Anne-Kathrin Stoller, the former Head of Bachem Americas and previously the company's CMO for many years, as the new CEO effective January 1, 2026.
Sterling Pharma Solutions Welcomes Karl Rotthier as new CEO
Sterling Pharma Solutions announced the appointment of Karl Rotthier as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective 21 October, 2025.
Syensqo Announces CEO Transition
Syensqo has announced that Ilham Kadri will step down as CEO on January 1, 2026, with Mike Radossich, current President of Performance & Care, set to assume the role and lead the company into its next growth phase.
Symeres Appoints Gabriella Gentile as Chief Operating Officer
Symeres has appointed Gabriella Gentile as Chief Operating Officer to lead global operations and drive transatlantic growth, leveraging her extensive experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech sectors.
Merck: Beckmann to Succeed Garijo as CEO
Kai Beckmann to succeed Belén Garijo as new Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Merck in May 2026.
Management Change at Tesa: Bahrami Succeeds Goldberg
The Supervisory Board of Tesa has appointed Kourosh Bahrami as the new CEO. He will take over the position on October 1, 2025 from Norman Goldberg, who is leaving the company at his own request.
FECC Re-Elects Wallstein as President and Welcomes New Board
Lars Wallstein was re-elected as the European Association of Chemical Distributors (FECC) President. The new board takes office at the 2025 general assembly.
Shrieve Appoints Joey Gullion as Chief Executive Officer
Shrieve Chemical Company has appointed Joey Gullion, an industry veteran with over 25 years of commercial leadership experience, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
