The Paris-headquartered magnificence and private care elements distributor has appointed Victor Zubb as Vice President Americas, a senior government position reporting on to the group’s Chief Government Officer, Yann Lissillour. This newly established place is the primary Regional Vice Presidency within the Group’s current historical past, underscoring Safic-Alcan’s ambition to strengthen regional management because the Americas turn into an more and more strategic pillar of the Group’s world trajectory.
The appointment comes at a time of vital enlargement for Safic-Alcan throughout the area. In 2022, the corporate strengthened its presence in Brazil via the acquisitions of Sarfam and Proquimil, constructing a powerful basis in one in all Latin America’s most dynamic specialty chemical substances markets. Extra not too long ago, the acquisition of Anders Quimica prolonged the Group’s attain into different Latin American nations Argentina, Bolivia, Columbia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, enhancing each geographic protection and portfolio depth.
In his new place, Victor Zubb will oversee all regional operations, making certain strategic alignment, integration of current acquisitions, and strengthened collaboration with suppliers and clients throughout the continents.
Mr Zubb holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Loyola College Chicago and an MBA from Rutgers College. His profession spans senior management roles in distribution and specialty elements at Hallstar, Soliance, and Givaudan – the place he served as International Head of Gross sales, Energetic Magnificence – and most not too long ago as Vice President and Normal Supervisor Private Care at Seqens.
“The creation of a Regional Vice Presidency marks an essential milestone for Safic-Alcan. The Americas have turn into an essential pillar of our world technique, and Victor’s appointment displays each our confidence within the area’s progress potential and our ambition to function with better regional focus and agility. His management, experience, and deep trade understanding can be decisive as we enter this new section,” commented Yann Lissillour, CEO of Safic-Alcan Group.
Safic-Alcan develops and offers vast ranges of polymers, supplies and components for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, prescription drugs, and nutraceuticals industries. With a community of 44 workplaces strategically situated in Europe, Turkey, Center East, North America, Mexico, South America, China and South Africa, and 1000+ staff, the corporate generated a turnover of EUR 907 million in 2024.
