Emery Oleochemicals has announced that its board of directors named Ramesh Kana as the company’s new group chief executive officer (GCEO). Ramesh Kana succeeds Dr Kongkrapan Intarajang, who has taken a new role with PTT Global Chemicals but will remain a member of the board of directors.
Since joining Emery Oleochemicals in 2009 as senior vice president and group chief financial officer, Ramesh has led and managed Emery Oleochemicals’ transition from a predominantly commodity chemical player to a natural-based specialty chemical producer. With a proven track record in delivering value to the company’s stakeholders, Ramesh took on additional roles and was named senior vice president, global chief finance & strategy officer and regional managing director – Asia Pacific in May 2014.
Commenting on his appointment, Ramesh said: “I’m honoured to have this opportunity to lead Emery Oleochemicals through its next chapter as a leading sustainable specialty chemical player. I look forward to working closely with all employees, partners, regulators and customers, capitalising on recent efforts, our sustainable portfolio and leveraging 175 years of heritage and expertise under the Emery brand.”
