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Inolex promotes Jennifer O’Hara to marketing director


US personal care ingredient maker Inolex has promoted Jennifer O’Hara to the position of director of marketing and commercialisation. Prior to this appointment, she


was director of technical marketing and commercialization with Inolex. Before joining Inolex, O’Hara


served as director of business development (East), Barentz, and was a global marketing manager at Ashland. She holds a degree in chemical engineering from Georgia Tech. O’Hara brings 20-plus years of


experience in personal care and consumer products, spanning R&D, engineering, planning, sales, and marketing. Inolex said O’Hara’s


appointment strengthens the Philadelphia company’s focus on sustainability, strategic partnerships and performance-driven innovation. “Jen has vast experience bringing


new chemistry from concept to commercialization and ultimately, on to store shelves and into consumers’ hands,” added Inolex president Art Knox. “She has a deep understanding


of Inolex chemistry and the solutions we provide, as well as empathy for customer and consumer pain points.” Meanwhile, Jennie Creech has been appointed director of product sustainability, leading efforts to embed sustainability deeper within Inolex innovation and commercialization strategies. Creech joined Inolex in 2019,


Jennifer O’Hara, Conrad Plimpton


most recently serving as a technical key account manager. Prior to joining Inolex, Creech


held positions in technical sales and R&D with Clariant. She holds a chemistry degree from the University of Pittsburgh. In a related development, former


Inolex CEO and cosmetic industry entrepreneur Conrad Plimpton has died in Tucson, Arizona aged 83 from pneumonia and related complications. Plimpton began his career at


McKinsey & Company, focusing on technology investments, and later worked as an investment banker at Kuhn Loeb & Co. In 1975, he founded Plimpton &


Company, dedicated to buying and building businesses, with a strong emphasis on supporting people and entrepreneurs. In 1981, he led the buyout of


Inolex, where he served as Chairman and CEO until 2013. Today, Inolex is an ingredient design firm serving the health, beauty, and wellness industries and remains an independent, multigenerational family investment.


Plimpton was also instrumental


in the acquisition of Troy Corporation, a company focused on safe preservation technologies, in 1983, and remained a long- term investor and director until its eventual sale to Arxada. In 2018, he co-founded


Sustainable Botanicals International, focused on traceable, sustainable natural ingredients for the beauty industry. Plimpton was a well-known


and widely respected figure in the cosmetics industry. “Conrad led a remarkable life


characterized by enthusiasm, deep commitment to loved ones, and an enduring spirit of adventure. He will be deeply missed by many. His vibrant energy, generous spirit, and unwavering devotion to family and friends left a lasting impact on all who knew him,” said an Inolex spokesman. “He will be remembered for


traveling tens of millions of miles to meet people, attending conferences and trade shows, and consistently building relationships across the global personal care community,” he added.


Plimpton is survived by his wife


of 62 years, Grace Ann; his sons, David (Stacy), Conrad II “Steve” (Rebecca), and Michael; and his daughter, Sarah Liebowitz (Marc). He is also survived by eighteen


grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, his younger brother Jonathan (Anne), and two nephews.


Evonik extends contract of CEO Christian Kullman


German chemicals manufacturer Evonik has extended the contract of chief executive officer Christian Kullmann until 2030 following an extraordinary general meeting. The company’s supervisory


board also appointed Michael Rauch as its new chief financial officer, effective 1 May. Kullmann has been with Evonik


since 2003 and was appointed chief strategy officer in 2014; he has been heading its management board since May 2017. “Christian Kullmann stands


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for stability and continuity in challenging times,” said supervisory board chairman Bernd Tönjes. “He has steered Evonik through


difficult waters in recent years. The supervisory board is counting on the Executive Board to keep the course and continue to make Evonik fit for the future,” he added. Rauch, meanwhile, will join from


Swiss vending machine operator Selecta, where is currently interim CEO. He knows the chemical industry from his 16 years at Henkel, the


German maker of adhesives, sealants and coatings, where he held various strategy and finance positions in Germany, Sweden and China. “In Michael Rauch, Evonik


has found a CFO who has a great deal of experience with transformation,” said Tönjes. “We are convinced that he


combines the best qualities overall to make Evonik even more weatherproof in a volatile market environment through resilient financial management,” he added.


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Nordmann appoints new


managing director German personal care ingredient distributor Nordmann has appointed Martin Rathke as its new managing director, effective immediately. Rathke joins the Hamburg-based


company from Biesterfeld, where he gained around two decades of experience, most recently as global business director of engineered polymers. Nordmann said Rathke brings


extensive leadership experience and deep expertise in international chemical sales and distribution. “Martin brings exactly the


combination of entrepreneurial mindset, international experience, and leadership strength that we value in our relationships and for our path to grow,” said Irina Zschaler, CEO of holding company Georg Nordmann Holding Aktiengesellschaft. “Together with Ulrich Cramer,


who will continue in his role, Martin Rathke will form a strong and closely aligned leadership team,” she added. “As partners, they will jointly


extend Nordmann’s strategic development and promote the company’s future direction.” Normann said its focus will be


on accelerating global expansion through targeted strategic, organic and inorganic growth, while further optimizing the existing business, and continuously evaluating and refining the company’s portfolio strategy.


“With our shareholders’


commitment, Nordmann aims to strengthen its international footprint and evolve into a global player in the chemical distribution industry,” said a spokeswoman.


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