Emerald Kalama Chemical has appointed Scott Neuheardt vice president and general manager for the company’s K-FLEX^® line. In this role, Neuheardt reportedly will be responsible for optimizing and expanding business globally, identifying new opportunities for growth, and leading teams that will focus on translating emerging market needs into a greater range of product offerings.

Neuheardt has nearly 20 years of experience in senior operations and management roles in the specialty chemicals industry, most recently serving as president and COO at Sekisui Specialty Chemicals. He also previously held various marketing, business, and sales management roles at Celanese and GE Plastics.

“Scott is a results-oriented leader with a proven track record of success in establishing and executing on strategic plans and exceeding business metrics,” said Edward Gotch, CEO. “Emerald Kalama Chemical has tripled in size since 2006, and we plan to double again by 2026. Scott's skills in developing highly effective organization structures and high performance, diverse teams will help lead the K-FLEX business into the next era of growth.”

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