KINGWOOD, TX – Mark Peters has joined Orion Engineered Carbons as Senior Vice President & General Manager, Americas Region. Based at Orion’s Americas headquarters in Kingwood, TX, Peters is responsible for all aspects of company performance in the Americas.

Peters is a 28-year veteran of petrochemical manufacturing. He spent 24 years with The Dow Chemical Co., where he held leadership positions in engineering; plant, site and global business management; and joint venture development. Prior to joining Orion Engineered Carbons, Peters served as Manufacturing Vice President for Goradia Capital LLC and Business Development Director for Braskem Americas.