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Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Unprecedented transformation is shaping the chemical industry's talent landscape as companies prioritize digitalization and commercial fluency over traditional experience. Victoria Meyer is joined by Lisa Brantley , Head of Client Consulting and Executive Search for the Americas a...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Global oversupply, uncertain demand, and tough cost structures are reshaping the chemical industry, leaving many companies facing unprecedented challenges. John Stekla , Director at Parin Resources, joins host Victoria Meyer for a frank conversation about the realities facing chem...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Leaders who finish strong in December are the ones who start January ahead—both in focus and momentum. Victoria Meyer offers a practical 15-minute leadership reset for chemical industry professionals looking to close out 2025 with intention while laying the groundwork for a high-i...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com What’s the one thing you should always bring to Thanksgiving dinner? According to host Victoria Meyer , it’s a great conversation starter—especially about topics that matter in the chemical industry today. From questions about the future of plastics and the impact of AI to navigat...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com The chemical industry is navigating its longest down cycle in two decades, with oversupply, weak demand, and tariff uncertainty shaping a challenging landscape for business leaders. Host Victoria Meyer unpacks the third quarter 2025 earnings reports, highlighting five key themes i...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Geopolitics, energy volatility, and persistent oversupply are reshaping the global chemical industry as 2025 draws to a close. Victoria Meyer sits down with Kurt Barrow and Andrew Neale from S&P Global to address the forces driving today’s market dynamics, the impact of govern...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com What does it take to transform a legacy chemical business into a cutting-edge innovation engine? Mike Finelli , Chief Technology and Innovation Officer at Syensqo (formerly Solvay), shares his journey from mailroom to C-suite and outlines how the company is leveraging sustainabili...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Accelerating sustainability through industry-wide collaboration is changing how chemical companies approach procurement, carbon reduction, and risk management. Victoria Meyer welcomes Jennifer Jewson , Chief Procurement Officer at LyondellBasell and President of Together for Susta...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Efficiency and innovation have quietly embedded sustainability into the DNA of the chemical industry—long before the hype cycles and regulatory pressures. Mitch Toomey , VP of Sustainability and Responsible Care at the American Chemistry Council (ACC) , joins host Victoria Meyer t...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com People and culture are at the heart of transformation in an AI-enabled world—especially for chemical industry leaders navigating rapid change. Host Victoria Meyer recaps the highlights from The Chemical Summit 2025, where leaders gathered in Houston to share perspectives on busine...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Taking on a 100-year-old industry with a startup mentality requires equal parts resilience, adaptability, and trust. Jimmy Jett , CEO of Integrity Biochem , joins host Victoria Meyer for an insightful fireside chat that uncovers the challenges and strategies behind transforming a...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Oversupply, uncertainty, and shifting global forces are reshaping the chemical industry in unprecedented ways. Dewey Johnson , Senior Vice President of Dow Jones and global head of Chemical Market Analytics , joins host Victoria Meyer to dissect what’s driving the deepest and long...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com As the chemical industry closes out a turbulent 2025, leaders are facing another critical inflection point. In this solo episode, host Victoria Meyer lays out the key market trends, leadership strategies, and execution tactics that matter most for finishing the year strong and set...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Pricing remains one of the most powerful yet often misunderstood levers for growth and profitability in the chemical industry. James Hogan , partner at Simon Kucher and expert in pricing strategy and customer behavior, joins host Victoria Meyer to break down today’s evolving lands...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com The chemical industry is facing a new wave of digital transformation, with artificial intelligence and data integration promising tangible productivity gains. Ali Amin Javaheri , CEO of Knowde , returns to The Chemical Show with host Victoria Meyer to share how the industry’s hist...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com How does a 75-year-old manufacturing company successfully transform through bold acquisitions and shifting market conditions? Brad Beauchamp , President and CEO of Carpenter Company , sits down with Victoria Meyer to share Carpenter’s journey from “old-school” chemical company to...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com How companies manage people and talent is rapidly changing—especially in the chemical industry where agility, performance, and well-being are now critical business drivers. Victoria Meyer is joined by Milan Taylor , partner at Mercer and featured speaker at the upcoming Chemical S...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Economic uncertainty, supply chain complexity, and shifting global demand are shaping the chemical industry’s trajectory as businesses wrap up Q2 2025. Host Victoria Meyer unpacks the mixed earnings results from major chemical players and highlights what leaders need to focus on f...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com How is artificial intelligence changing the world of maritime shipping and the broader chemical industry supply chain? Victoria Meyer speaks with Per Ostman , VP of Product Management at Veson Nautical , to explore the impact of technology and data-driven solutions on shipping ope...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com With business leaders facing volatile headlines and uncertainty heading into 2026, understanding the real economic signals has never mattered more. Principal Economists Jeremy Bess and Patrick Luce of Stantec join host Victoria Meyer to break down the trends shaping the chemical i...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Can environmental biotech finally crack the code on PFAS, “forever chemicals,” and other persistent pollutants? Ray Sambrotto , CEO of Allied Microbiota , joins Victoria Meyer to share how advances in microbial technology are reshaping the landscape of remediation in the chemical...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com At the midpoint of 2025, the chemical industry is navigating a turbulent landscape marked by geopolitical conflicts, trade uncertainties, and shifting supply-demand dynamics. Host Victoria Meyer examines how leaders are driving innovation during times of economic uncertainty, shar...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com How does a century-old technology company stay at the forefront of industrial innovation? Leon de Bruyn , CEO of Lummus Technology , joins host Victoria Meyer to share Lummus’s transformation story and the company’s unique approach to navigating change in the chemical industry. Le...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Transforming a 150-year-old chemical business into a technology-driven solutions provider requires both innovative thinking and strategic agility. Michael Lefenfeld, President and CEO of Hexion Incorporated, joins host Victoria Meyer to discuss the company’s evolution from its roo...

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas .  Visit thechemicalsummit.com Great leadership is forged through adversity, not comfort. Leadership expert Jeff Hancher joins host Victoria Meyer to explore the evolving challenges of leading teams in today’s chemical industry—where post-pandemic disruption, hybrid work, and rising mental health concerns are r...