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Petrochemicals

Mitsubishi Chemical head goes to Westlake

by Alexander H. Tullo
July 22, 2024 | A version of this story appeared in Volume 102, Issue 22

 

Photo of Jean-Marc Gilson, new Westlake CEO.
Credit: Westlake
Jean-Marc Gilson

The petrochemical and vinyl maker Westlake has appointed former Mitsubishi Chemical Group chief Jean-Marc Gilson, as its new CEO. He is replacing Albert Chao, a member of Westlake’s founding family who has served as CEO since 2004. Chao will become executive chairman. Gilson led Mitsubishi for about 3 years and had headed an effort, which the company reversed, to spin off its petrochemical business. Gilson also led Roquette for 6 years.

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