Eastman Chemical Co. has named a new senior vice president, additives & functional products to assume responsibilities held by executive vice president Lucian Boldea, who is stepping down to pursue an opportunity outside of the company.

Specialty chemical company Mayzo Inc. recently announced the appointment of a new director of Sales and Customer Care, replacing Eduardo Padilla following his promotion to president of Mayzo Inc. in 2021.

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology development, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, has appointed a new director.  

Vibrantz Technologies Corp. announced a new president of Advanced Materials, and a new president of Color Solutions.

The Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway Company, announced that Rebecca Liebert has been named the company’s president and CEO, effective October 3, 2022.

At an extraordinary general meeting, the shareholders of Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) appointed new CEO Gregoire Poux-Guillaume as a member of the Board of Management, effective November 1, 2022.

The ChemQuest Group has promoted Edye Fox Abrams to the role of vice president, business development and marketing.

The new hire will be the company’s lead contact with contractors throughout the territory, which includes Tampa, Bradenton, Clearwater, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Lakeland, and surrounding communities.

PPG announced the appointment of Brad Budde as vice president and chief digital officer, effective September 6.

Carlisle Companies Inc. announced that Nicholas J. Shears will retire as group president of Carlisle Construction Materials LLC after 38 years of service to Carlisle, effective September 30, 2022.