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September 28, 2023
Quadrant Names Stephenson VP of Sales
Quadrant Performance Materials Names Geoff Stephenson as Vice President of Sales
McKinney, TX, September 27, 2023 –(PR.com)– Quadrant Performance Materials (QPM), a global leader in high-performance materials, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Mr. Geoff Stephenson as its new Vice President of Sales. In this strategic leadership role, Mr. Stephenson will drive the company’s sales efforts and strengthen its spray foam insulation market position across key industries.
Geoff Stephenson brings over 15 years of sales and management experience in the spray foam materials and manufacturing sector. He has a proven track record of delivering growth and driving revenue in competitive markets. Prior to joining Quadrant Performance Materials, Mr. Stephenson held executive sales positions at Henry Roofing and Foam where he consistently exceeded sales targets and enhanced customer relationships.
In his new role, Mr. Stephenson will be responsible for leading the sales team, developing, and executing sales strategies, and identifying new opportunities for Quadrant Performance Materials’ innovative product portfolio. His industry expertise and leadership will play a pivotal role in strengthening customer partnerships and expanding the company’s market share.
“We are delighted to welcome Geoff Stephenson to our executive team,” said QPM President & CEO Robert Jamieson. “His extensive experience, strategic vision, and customer-centric approach align perfectly with our company’s values and objectives. We look forward to his leadership as we continue to innovate and deliver cutting-edge solutions to our customers.”
Geoff Stephenson expressed his excitement about the new role, stating, “I am honored to join Quadrant Performance Materials, a company known for its commitment to quality and innovation. I am eager to work with the talented sales team and contribute to the company’s growth trajectory by delivering value to our customers.”
For more information on the line of spray foam products, please visit www.QuadrantPM.com or call 972-542-0072.
September 1, 2023
Olin CEO to Step Down
Olin Announces CEO Transition Plan
Sep. 01, 2023 7:30 AM ETOlin Corporation (OLN)
CLAYTON, Mo., Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Olin Corporation (OLN) today announced a mutual agreement that Scott Sutton will step down as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of the Board in the first half of 2024. Mr. Sutton will continue as Executive Chairman of the Board until his departure to facilitate a smooth transition.
Mr. Sutton has led a strategic transformation of Olin since taking the helm in 2020 which has delivered significant value for Olin’s shareholders. He has embedded the Winning Model across Olin’s businesses and built a strong leadership team for the future.
“It has been a privilege and an honor to lead Olin,” said Sutton. “Olin has a great future ahead and the Board and I are working closely together to identify an excellent leader who will enable the next phase of growth for Olin building on our strong foundation.”
William H. Weideman, Olin’s Lead Director, noted, “On behalf of the Board and the Olin team, I extend our gratitude to Scott for his dedication, leadership and extraordinary contribution. We look forward to working with Scott and the leadership team to ensure a smooth transition.”
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Olin Corporation is a leading vertically-integrated global manufacturer and distributor of chemical products and a leading U.S. manufacturer of ammunition. The chemical products produced include chlorine and caustic soda, vinyls, epoxies, chlorinated organics, bleach, hydrogen, and hydrochloric acid. Winchester’s principal manufacturing facilities produce and distribute sporting ammunition, law enforcement ammunition, reloading components, small caliber military ammunition and components, and industrial cartridges.
Visit www.olin.com for more information on Olin.
August 31, 2023
Recticel Names New CEO
Recticel announces the departure of Olivier Chapelle as CEO and appoints Jan Vergote as new CEO
Occasional information, Brussels, 31/08/2023 — 06:50 CET, 31.08.2023
After the finalisation of the transformation of Recticel in a pure insulation player, the Board of Directors and Olivier Chapelle have agreed that after 13 years at the helm of Recticel, the timing was ideal to pass the torch to a new CEO, who would lead the next phase of expansion of the Company. Olivier Chapelle and the Board of Directors have aligned on a handover, to begin on 1 September 2023, with Jan Vergote who succeeds him. Jan Vergote will resign from all his operational functions at Baltisse Group.
Johnny Thijs, Chairman: “In the name of the Board of Directors, I wish to thank Olivier Chapelle wholeheartedly for having successfully transformed Recticel under difficult circumstances. The company can now fully focus on its next phase of expansion as a pure insulation player. The successor of Olivier, Jan Vergote, has accumulated a lot of experience as Managing Director and CEO in several European and international companies, active in the construction industry. He brings the experience needed to realize our ambitious growth targets.”
August 15, 2023
Bergonzi to Retire
Azelis Appoints Todd Cottrell to Succeed Frank Bergonzi as CEO of Azelis Americas
August 14, 2023 11:35 AM Eastern Daylight Time
ANTWERP, Belgium–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regulatory News:
Azelis Group NV (“Azelis” or the “Company”) (Brussels:AZE), a leading global innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, announces that Todd Cottrell will assume the role of CEO of Azelis Americas when Frank Bergonzi retires on September 30, 2023. To ensure a seamless transition, Frank will support Todd with onboarding into his new role, and subsequently will remain available as a consultant to contribute to Azelis’ growth strategy in the Americas through the end of 2025.
Todd brings more than 30 years of expertise and industry knowledge that span both technical and executive roles. He has worked for some of the global leaders in the CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers) industry, his last position having been Managing Director Americas for a large European manufacturer. Over his extensive career, Todd also served in regional director and regional president roles in France and China, as well as multiple industry board positions. Todd holds BSc in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University and an MBA from Duke University, both in the USA.
As CEO of Azelis Americas, Todd will be responsible for driving growth through the development of principal partnerships, market expansion, both organic and inorganic, operational excellence within all market segments, and digital, innovation, and sustainability strategies that drive value for our principals and customers.
Frank, who has led Azelis in the Americas for over seven years, first as CEO & President of KODA Distribution, and afterward as CEO of Azelis Americas following the Group’s acquisition of KODA in 2015, has decided to retire after a 40-year career. During his tenure in Azelis, Frank has led the Americas region to record growth, both organically and through M&A. Azelis Americas has seen both new market segment additions as well as geographical expansion in this period. The business has become the leading innovation service provider for the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry in the Americas, growing from $725 million in revenue at the end of 2015 to $1.7 billion in 2022. Seven acquisitions have been completed in the Americas since 2015, and the footprint has grown from the US and Canada to Latin America.
Dr. Hans Joachim Müller, Azelis Group CEO, comments:
“Under Frank’s leadership, we have more than doubled our revenue in the Americas and established a presence in five new countries spanning North and South America. I’d like to thank Frank for his tireless dedication and passionate leadership and wish him all the best in his retirement. Frank’s expertise will continue to remain highly valuable, as he continues to support the broader operations through the end of 2025.
At the same time, we welcome Todd, who brings a wealth of experience in specialty chemicals and in the CASE market in particular, which is our largest segment in the Americas. He has substantial specialty supplier experience and a good perspective on the role of the distribution channel. I am excited that he is taking the reins from Frank to lead our operations in the Americas.”
Frank Bergonzi, CEO and President, Azelis Americas, adds:
“Todd brings strong business acumen and CASE industry experience as well as passion, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit that will continue to drive value for our principals and customers. With his experience as an Azelis principal and customer at different points in his career, Todd clearly understands the needs of all of our stakeholders and will bring that invaluable insight to Azelis. I look forward to supporting Todd throughout the transition and have every confidence in his ability to lead our talented team to further success.”
Todd Cottrell, incoming CEO, Azelis Americas, comments:
“I am honored to lead the next chapter of the Azelis growth journey in the Americas. Having been both a customer and principal of Azelis, I have first-hand experience with the commercial professionalism, formulation value, and market insights that the Azelis team brings to enable the success of its stakeholders. I’d like to sincerely thank Frank for building this foundation upon which we will continue to grow Azelis’ market presence and value creation throughout the Americas.”
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