Hexion Inc.

DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials, a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide market analysis and research, marketing, sales, logistics and distribution services for Hexion’s range of Versatic acids and derivatives in Indonesia. Hexion’s Versatic acids and derivatives portfolio includes Cardura glycidyl ester and VeoVa vinyl esters. These specialty monomers provide significant performance advantages for finished coatings, including superior adhesion, hydrolytic stability, water resistance, appearance and ease of application. Applications for these specialty monomers include decorative, automotive and protective coatings as well as other uses such as adhesives and intermediates. DKSH is entrusted to grow Hexion’s Versatic™ business across Indonesia due to its extensive distribution network, knowledgeable commercial and technical teams, strong capabilities in logistics, and its value-added services, including market research and analysis.

Arxada announced that Sanjeev Rastogi has been appointed president of Consumer Microbial Control (CMC). Rastogi will be based in Florham Park, NJ, and serve as a member of the Executive Leadership Team, reporting directly to the company’s CEO, Marc Doyle. Rastogi joins Arxada from Hexion, where he served as SVP for its Resins business. He has held many diverse leadership roles and gained industry experience during his tenure at Honeywell, where he most recently was the VP, general manager, Fluorine Products, Performance Material and Technologies, with an emphasis on enhancing global sustainability, safety and energy efficiencies. CMC is Arxada’s largest business, comprising Home & Personal Care, Professional Hygiene and Wood Protection as well as Crop and Water Protection. With its industry-leading science and innovation capabilities, in-depth regulatory know-how and track record in manufacturing and process development, CMC develops and manufactures a broad portfolio of differentiated consumer microbial control products and solutions that addresses the growing need for more sustainable preservation. “We are delighted to welcome Sanjeev to Arxada as we continue to strengthen our leadership team and enhance our capabilities as an industry leader in consumer-based microbial control end markets,” said Doyle. “Sanjeev’s proven track record in driving sustainable innovation and in building portfolios with a lower climate impact are aligned with our purpose of providing better science to solve the world’s toughest preservation challenges. We welcome his passion for creating a performance-based culture that drives both, business results and employee development.” “It is with great excitement that I join Arxada at such a pivotal time in the company’s journey,” said Rastogi. “I look forward to contributing my knowledge and experience to raise CMC to a new level, entering new market segments and expanding geographically with a more sustainable, science-driven portfolio of products and solutions.”

The ChemQuest Group has appointed Philip Marsh business development director for the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. Drawing on more than 25 years of extensive experience in the global chemical industry, Marsh will primarily drive EMEA business development for ChemQuest’s Business Strategy & Transformation and M&A Advisory Services pillars. His track record includes successes in new product development and launch, mergers and acquisitions, production startups, and global business leadership. Marsh has held several key and senior-level executive positions with companies such as British Petroleum, IMCD, Hexion, Emerald Performance Materials, and LANXESS. He most recently led the development and launch of a new range of plasticizers in a business development role with Emerald Kalama Chemical. Before joining Emerald, Marsh led the Global Coating Dispersions business of Hexion, overseeing the successful sale of the business to Synthomer in 2016.   “Philip has an extensive background in chemicals across a diverse landscape. He will be a great asset as ChemQuest expands in EMEA, working to drive buy- and sell-side M&A advisory activities and participating in consulting project work as client needs arise. I am excited to have Philip on the team and look forward to seeing how he channels his expertise to drive our growth in the region,” said Daniel Murad, ChemQuest CEO. “I am pleased to be joining ChemQuest, a team with people who I have known and respected at various stages throughout my career. My business development role will be one where I can utilize my contact base in the chemical industry to develop new buy-side and sell-side business for the ChemQuest M&A pillar. I am also looking forward to using my experience and expertise to engage in existing M&A project work with the ChemQuest team,” Marsh said.