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The ChemQuest Group announced the appointment of Dr. Robert G. Duan as a Vice President. He joins ChemQuest with over 25 years of experience, both domestically and internationally, across coatings, polymers, research and development, M&A, technology management, and manufacturing efficiency.

Paul N. Gardner Co. (GARDCO), in conjunction with BYK-Gardner USA, announced the addition of Matthew Fajt as Business Line Manager for Physical Test Equipment.

Dr. Jonathan Goff was named President of Gelest. A 13-year veteran of the company, Goff most recently served as Chief Technology Officer.

Taylor Grage joined Sheboygan Paint Co.’s Research and Development team as a Chemist, and Jeff Hamilton has joined the company as Technical Service Representative, supporting customers primarily in the Northeast Region.

Uta Holzenkamp was appointed the new President of BASF’s Coatings division, effective Jan. 1, 2022. Her predecessor, Dirk Bremm, has taken over as CEO of BASF Automotive Catalysts and Recycling.

SI Group appointed Rustom Jilla as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Jilla succeeds Patrick Weinberg, who previously held the CFO position with the company.

Tim Knavish, Executive Vice President, will become the new Chief Operating Officer of PPG, effective March 1, 2022.

Michelman implemented certain executive leadership changes that became effective Jan. 1, 2022. Dr. Richard (Rick) I. Michelman is the new President & CEO. Andrew Michelman, the company’s Chief Business Development Officer and EVP, Asia and Fibers & Composites, assumed additional leadership responsibility for Michelman’s Americas region and Coatings business segment. Paul Griffith, Michelman’s Chief Marketing Officer & EVP, EMEA and Agriculture, added leadership of the Printing & Packaging business segment to his responsibilities, taking over the business segment’s leadership from Rick Michelman as he transitions to President & CEO. Jason Wise, appointed Chief Financial Officer in 2019, assumed the role of Chief Financial & Risk Officer. The company also announced that Kreg Keesee remains Chief Operating Officer after being appointed in 2020. Steve Shifman, the company’s former President and CEO, transitioned to Executive Chair.

Lavon Winkler retired as President and CEO of FLEXcon Co. Inc. Aimee Peacock, former Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to President of FLEXcon North America.