The new Senior Vice President for Performance Materials Operations in North America and Site Manager at its industrial park in Baytown, Texas, the company’s largest manufacturing facility in North America succeeds Demetri Zervoudis, who has since retired from the company after a 40-year career.
The new Director will oversee the support and expansion of the company’s industrial product portfolio, focusing on critical areas such as liner coatings for primary and secondary containment, CUI solutions, and other specialized offerings.
The flow instrumentation manufacturer's newest appointment brings extensive experience in international markets, which will prove essential in collaborating with sister company KEM Kuppers, globally.
The new Director brings experience from Fresenuys Kabi AG and the Henkel Group, and will also manage the company's Global People & Culture Coatings unit.
Jean-Marc Gilson, who most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corporation, has been appointed by the Board of Directors to serve as President and Chief Executive Officer.
Lauren Pagano, who previously served as Senior Vice President of the Adhesives, Coatings, & Sealants business unit, will also oversee the Spray Foam business unit.
The announcements include a new President for Asia & Middle East, President of the new Europe & Africa region, and Senior Vice President for the newly formed Americas region.
