Global chemical company Oxea announced the appointment of Ed Ray as chief financial officer. The appointment becomes effective Aug. 18, 2025. Ray will lead the company's long-term financial strategy, focusing on driving sustainable growth and maximizing shareholder value.

Ray brings more than 25 years of financial leadership experience in the global chemicals industry. Most recently, he served as CFO at OCI Methanol. Prior to that, he spent 18 years at Ecolab Inc., holding a variety of senior finance positions with increasing global responsibility.

"I'm thrilled to join Oxea at such a dynamic and promising time in the company's journey," said Ray. "Oxea is uniquely positioned to capitalize on global opportunities, and I look forward to working alongside the leadership team to drive strong financial outcomes and deliver lasting value."

Craig Rogerson, chairman of the Oxea Board of Directors commented, "We are delighted to welcome Ed to Oxea. His deep financial expertise, global perspective, and strong track record in the chemicals industry make him exceptionally well-suited to help lead Oxea into its next chapter. I am confident Ed will be a valuable strategic partner as we continue to execute our growth agenda and create long-term value for all stakeholders."

Ray is a certified public accountant (CPA) and holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Macalester College, as well as an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Learn more about Oxea at www.oxea.com. 

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