The Paris-headquartered magnificence and private care substances 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 latest historical past, underscoring Safic-Alcan’s ambition to strengthen regional management because the Americas grow to be an more and more strategic pillar of the Group’s international trajectory.
The appointment comes at a time of vital growth for Safic-Alcan throughout the area. In 2022, the corporate strengthened its presence in Brazil by means of the acquisitions of Sarfam and Proquimil, constructing a powerful basis in one in every of Latin America’s most dynamic specialty chemical substances markets. Extra lately, 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, guaranteeing strategic alignment, integration of latest 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 substances at Hallstar, Soliance, and Givaudan – the place he served as International Head of Gross sales, Lively Magnificence – and most lately 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 grow to be an essential pillar of our international 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 part,” commented Yann Lissillour, CEO of Safic-Alcan Group.
Safic-Alcan develops and gives 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 positioned in Europe, Turkey, Center East, North America, Mexico, South America, China and South Africa, and 1000+ workers, the corporate generated a turnover of EUR 907 million in 2024.
