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June 22, 2023 Webinar

TOPIC: The U.S. Inflation Reduction Act - What it Means for the Chemical Industry
SPEAKERS:
- Yi-Jeng Huang, Americas Lead, Methanol & Derivatives, S&P Global Commodity Insights
- Corey Lavinsky, Consulting Director, S&P Global Commodity Insights    
- Kevin Lindemer, Vice President, IHS Markit’s Downstream Energy Consulting Practice
- Jesse Tijerina, FCR Chemical Insights, Global & Americas Polyolefins Lead, S&P Global, Commodity Insights
- Moderator: John Roberts, Board Member of Société

June 1, 2023 Luncheon Meeting

TOPIC: The Chemicals in Your Sunscreen - What you Need to Know
SPEAKERS:
- Carl D’Ruiz, Senior Manager Regulatory and Scientific Affairs, DSM Personal Care & Aroma Ingredients                
- David C. Steinberg, Founder, Steinberg & Associates                    
- Homer Swei, Senior Vice President, Healthy Living Science, Environmental Working Group
- Moderator: Marc Reisch, Société board member
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

May 17, 2023 Luncheon Meeting

TOPIC: Chemical Distribution - Changes, Challenges & Opportunities
SPEAKERS:
- Frank Bergonzi, CEO & President Americas, Azelis  
- Terry Hill, Supervisory Board Member, Barentz        
- Jean-Paul Scheepens, President, IMCD US
- Moderator: Mark Casiano, Société board member and Senior Vice President, Sales & Customer Experience, Odyssey Logistics & Technology Corporation

April 19, 2023 Luncheon Meeting

TOPIC: Home Care - Role of Supplier/Brand Collaboration towards Net Zero
SPEAKERS:
-- Amita Gupta, VP Home Care, BASF
- Dr. Chris Jones, VP R&D Hygiene, Reckitt
- Amalia Londono, VP End-to-End Supply Chain, Colgate-Palmolive
- Al Pearce, SVP Home Care, Azelis

March 15, 2023 Luncheon Meeting

TOPIC: Perspectives on China - Current Developments and Challenges
SPEAKERS:
- Craig Allen, President, US-China Business Council
- Ian Johnson, Senior Fellow for China Studies, Council on Foreign Relations

February 15, 2023 Joint Meeting with Racemics

TOPIC: The State of the Chemical Industry: Outlook for 2023 & Beyond
SPEAKERS: 
- Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business
- Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, Chemical Week  
- Peter Young, CEO & President, Young & Partners

January 18, 2023 Luncheon Meeting

TOPIC: Economic, Energy and Chemical Industry Trends and Outlook
SPEAKER:  Dr. Kevin Swift, Senior Economist,  Global Chemicals,  ICIS

December 14, 2022 Luncheon & Annual Meeting

TOPIC: Impacting the Future of the Chemical Industry
SPEAKER: Jeff Kenton, President, Acme-Hardesty

November 16, 2022 Luncheon Meeting

TOPIC: Megatrends, Innovation, and Sustainability in the Personal Care Industry
SPEAKERS:
- Marcelo Lu, Senior Vice President, Care Chemicals, BASF          
- Dr. Joe Lupia, SVP Global Technology and Product Stewardship, Elementis Global
- Peter Tsolis, Vice President, Skincare R&D, The Estée Lauder Companies
Moderator: Shaun Pan

October 19, 2022 Luncheon Meeting

TOPIC: Innovations and Trends in Water Treatment
SPEAKERS:
- Dr. Gary Xuqing Gu, Sr., Global Technology Director, DuPont Water Solutions
- Dr. Lotta Kanto Oeqvist, Chief Sustainability Officer, VP Global Marketing and Innovation, Solenis
Moderator: Melinda Burn, VP Strategic Marketing, Solecta, Inc.

September 21, 2022 Luncheon Meeting

TOPIC: 'Private Equity in an Age of Transition: Challenges and Opportunities'
SPEAKERS:
- Stephen d’Incelli, Managing Director, SK Capital Partners                       
- Christopher Sand, Managing Director, Ardian Buyout
Moderator: Federico G.M. Mennella, CFA, Société board member and the Managing Director and Global Head – Chemicals & Materials, Rothschild & Co

Jun 6, 2022  Webinar

TOPIC: ‘Major Trends and Innovations in Green and Circular Chemistry’
SPEAKERS:
- Carlos A. Cabrera, Executive Board Member of Genomatica and Board Member of Encina
- Michel Chornet, EVP, Engineering, Innovation, and Operations, Enerkem
- Dave Roesser, CEO, Encina
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

May 4, 2022  Webinar

TOPIC:  ‘Lithium Shortages: Will supplies be available to power the growing demand for electric vehicles?’
SPEAKERS:
- Glen Merfeld, Vice President & Chief Technology Officer, Lithium, Albemarle Corporation
- Mitch Jaboby, Senior Correspondent, Chemical & Engineering News
- Max Reid, Research Analyst, Wood MacKenzie's Battery and Raw Materials Service
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

April 20, 2022  Webinar

TOPIC:  ‘Megatrends, Innovation, and Sustainability in the Coatings Industry’ Panel Discussion
SPEAKERS:
- Chris Brown, Vice President & GM Global Coatings & Construction, Ashland
- Nils Lessmann, Vice President, Coatings Solutions Americas bei, BASF Corporation
- Robert Roop, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Axalta
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

March 16, 2022  Webinar

TOPIC:  'Learning from the History of Vaccines:  Lessons for the Future from Vaccination’s Surprising Past’
SPEAKER: David Cole,  President & CEO,  The Science History Institute
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

February 16, 2022 Joint Webinar with Racemics

TOPIC: "The Chemical Industry Outlook"
SPEAKERS: 
- Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business 
- Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, IHS Chemical Week 
- Peter Young, CEO & President, Young & Partners
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

January 19, 2022 Webinar

TOPIC: Fireside Chat on 'The CRO Industry – Growth and Innovation'
SPEAKER:  Dr. Stephen Cutler, Ph.D., MBA, CEO, Icon Plc
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

December 1, 2021 Annual Meeting & Webinar

TOPIC: 'Navigating Change: The Chemical Industry in Flux'
SPEAKER:  Peter Young, CEO and Managing Director, Young & Partners

November 16, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: 'The Art of Transformation'
SPEAKER:  Raj Gupta, Chairman of Avantor and Aptiv, former CEO of Rohm and Haas

October 20, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: 'An Entrepreneurial Success Story - A Fireside Chat with Founder Steve Somers'
SPEAKER:  Steve Somers, President, Vigon International Inc.
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

October 13, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: 'The Global Semiconductor Shortage: When Will it End?'
SPEAKER:  Anand Nambiar, Global Head of Semiconductor Materials, EMD Electronics, a business of Merck KgaA
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

September 29, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC:  'The Evolving Impact of ESG on the Chemical Industry' 
SPEAKERS: 
- Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business
- Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, Chemical Week
- Peter Young, CEO and Managing Director, Young & Partners
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

September 22, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: 'Economic, Energy and Chemical Industry Trends and Outlook'
SPEAKER:  Dr. Thomas Kevin Swift, CBE, Chief Economist, American Chemistry Council
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

September 8, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: 'Challenges and Opportunities: API Supply Chain and Structural Developments'
SPEAKERS:
- Andrew Carpenter, EVP, Manufacturing, Science & Technology, Phlow Corporation
- William DuBay, Global Head of R&D, SK pharmteco
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

July 28, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: 'Challenges and Opportunities in the Catalyst Business'
SPEAKER: Raphael Crawford, President, Catalysts, Albemarle Corporation
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

June 2, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC:  'The Future and Impact of Electronic Vehicle'
SPEAKERS:
- John Roberts, Executive Vice President, U.S. Equity Research - Chemicals, UBS
- Patrick Hummel, CFA, Managing Director, Head of European and US Auto & Mobility Research, Global Auto Sector Coordinator, UBS
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

May 12, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC:  'Success through Unconventional Wisdom: A Fireside Chat with Bertrand Loy'
SPEAKER: Bertrand Loy, President and Chief Executive Officer, Entegris 
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

May 6, 2021 Discussion Group

TOPIC:  'The ESG Movement – Where are we Headed?'

April 28, 2021 Discussion Group

TOPIC:  'The Supply Chain Crisis: Challenge, Impact, Solutions'

April 21, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: 'The ESG Movement – Where are We Headed?'
SPEAKERS:
- Dr. Haakan Jonsson, President & Chairman of the Board, Covestro LLC
- Julie Hudson, Global Head of ESG Research, UBS
- Kyle Tanger, Sustainability Consulting Leader, Deloitte
Moderated by:
- Duane Dickson, Vice Chairman and US Oil, Gas & Chemicals Leader, Deloitte
- Josh Spector, Director Equity Research, USB Investment Bank
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

April 7, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: "The Supply Chain and Logistics Crisis: Challenge, Impact, Solutions"
SPEAKERS:
- Mike Andaloro, President and COO, BDP International, Inc.
- Glenn Riggs, SVP, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, Odyssey Logistics
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

March 24, 2021 Webinar

March 11, 2021 Discussion Group

TOPIC: 'Perspectives on China and the U.S. – What will Change?"

March 3, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: "Perspectives on China and the U.S. – What will Change?"
SPEAKERS:
- Anla Cheng, CEO, The Serica Initiative/SupChina               
- Jeremy Goldkorn, Editor In Chief, SupChina

February 17, 2021 Joint Webinar with Racemics

TOPIC: "The State of the Chemical Industry: Outlook for 2021 & Beyond"
Debate on the Question: “Will the Trade Policies of the New Administration have a negative impact on Chemicals?”
SPEAKERS:
 - Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business
- Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, IHS Chemical Week
- Peter Young, CEO & President, Young & Partners
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

February 4, 2021 Discussion Group

TOPIC: "The New US Administration – Where are we Heading?"

January 20, 2021 Webinar

TOPIC: "The Impact of the Presidential Elections on the Chemical Industry"
SPEAKERS:
- Edward Stones, Senior Business Director, Energy and Climate Change,  The Dow Chemical Company
- Patrick Givens,  Managing Director, Policy & Government Relations, Deloitte
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

December 9, 2020 Virtual Meeting, Presentation & Discussion

TOPIC: "The Impact of the Pandemic on the Chemical Industry"
SPEAKER: Peter Young, CEO & Managing Director, Young & Partners and President, Société de Chimie Industrielle

November 18, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: "Career Opportunities at Startups for Chemists, Biochemists, and Chemical Engineers"
SPEAKERS:
- David Patteson, Operating Partner, Ampersand Capital and Chairman/CEO Adchim SAS
- Roshan Shetty, Co-founder/Chief Executive Office, Photothermal Spectroscopy Corp.
- Fran Waller, Accredited Investor, Lehigh Valley Angel Investors
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

October 21, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: "The Role of Private Equity and the Chemical Industry"
SPEAKER: Scott Wolff, Managing Director, American Securities
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

October 14, 2020 Discussion Group

TOPIC: “The Plastics Waste Challenge"

September 30, 2020 Discussion Group

TOPIC: “Implementing and Improving Your Digital Strategy”

September 23, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: “Advances in CAR T-cell Cancer Therapy: A Presentation and Fireside Chat with Wayne Carter"
SPEAKER: Wayne O. Carter, CEO and President, TVAX Biomedical
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

September 16, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: “Plastics: Solving the Waste Challenge and Making a Good Product Even Better"
SPEAKER: Michael Witt, PhD, Corporate Director, Plastics Circular Economy, Dow, Inc.
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

August 19, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: “Likely Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Global Chemical Industry"
SPEAKER: Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChem
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

June 24, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: “Career Options for Chemists and Chemical Engineers During the Covid 19 Downturn”
SPEAKERS:
- Ken O'Connor, North American Talent Acquisition Manager, Solvay
- Paul Pospisil, Senior Client Partner, Korn Ferry
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

May 20, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: “Patents versus the Virus and Other Challenges: USPTO Developments and Their Impact on Chemical and Life Sciences“
SPEAKER: Honorable Andrei Iancu, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

April 22, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: "The Coronavirus Crisis: The Business and Financial Impact on the Chemical Industry"
SPEAKER: Dr. Kevin Swift, Chief Economist, The American Chemistry Council
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

April 15, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: Private Equity Strategies: A Fireside Chat with John Televantos
SPEAKER: John Televantos, Partner, Arsenal Capital Partners
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

February 27, 2020 Webinar

TOPIC: "China and Coronavirus: Current and Future Impact on the Chemical Industry"
SPEAKER: Dr. Kevin Swift, Chief Economist, The American Chemistry Council
Members can view the recorded webinar here.

February 19, 2020 Joint Luncheon Meeting with Racemics

  TOPIC: "The Impact of the Coronavirus Crisis/ The Chemical Industry Outlook”
  SPEAKERS:
          - Joseph Chang, Global Editor of ICIS Chemical Business
          - Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, IHS Chemical Week
          - Peter Young, President, Young & Partners 

January 15, 2020 Luncheon Meeting

  TOPIC: "What is Happening in the World of Water Treatment?"
  SPEAKER: John E. Panichella, President & CEO, Solenis

December 11, 2019 Luncheon & Annual Meeting

  Topic: "B2B Digital Transformation for Chemicals: What are the Top Challenges Facing Companies?"
  Speaker: James M. Weatherall, Global Vice President, SpecialChem

November 20, 2019 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Semiconductor Industry Perspectives and Cabot Microelectronics' Role"
  Speaker: David Li, President & CEO, Cabot Microelectronics

October 16, 2019 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Inventing a Better Now"
  Speaker: Stéphane Bazzana, Global Director of Innovation, Safety and Construction, DuPont

September 27, 2019 Webinar

  Topic: "The History and Importance of Rare Earth Elements"
  Speaker: Ronald Brashear, Arnold Thackray Director of the Othmer Library of Chemical History at the Science History Institute

September 18, 2019 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Economic, Energy and Chemical Industry Trends and Outlook"
  Speaker: Dr. Kevin Swift, Chief Economist, American Chemistry Council

July 24, 2019 Webinar

  Topic: "The Challenges Facing the Biotech Industry Today"
  Speaker: Lisa Henderson, Editor-in-Chief and Group Content Director for Pharmaceutical Executive Magazine

2019 International Palladium Medal Dinner

  Awardee: Pierre Brondeau, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, FMC Corporation
  Date: May 22, 2019

April 17, 2019 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Chemical Logistics in a Changing World"
  Speakers:
    - Mike Andaloro, President, BDP International, Inc.
   - Bob Daymon, Senior VP - Operations, Transplace
   - Glenn Riggs, SVP, Corporate Strategy & Business Development, Odyssey Logistics

March 20, 2019 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "A Bold Step Toward Circular Economy"
  Speaker: Mechelle Engemann, Global Sustainable Development Leader, Solvay Technology Solutions

February 13, 2019 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "The State of the Chemical Industry: Outlook for 2019 & Beyond"
  Speakers:
     - Joseph Chang, Global Editor of ICIS Chemical Business
     - Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, IHS Chemical Week
     - Peter Young, President, Young & Partners

January 16, 2019 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "LANXESS 2004 to 2019 – Creation, Transformation, Growth: Our Successful Journey Continues"
  Speaker: Dr. Antonis Papadourakis, President and Chief Executive Officer of LANXESS Corporation

December 12, 2018 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Digitalizing Growth in Chemicals"
  Speaker: James M. Weatherall, Global Vice President, SpecialChem

November 14, 2018 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Private Equity and Chemicals - A Candid View"
  Speakers:
-  Thomas J. Kichler, CPA, Partner and US Head of Industrials & Energy, CVC Capital Partners Limited
  -  Peter Young, President and Managing Director, Young & Partners

October 17, 2018 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Creating and Protecting New Products and Technologies"

  Speakers:

  - Patrice P. Jean, Partner, Patent Law, Hughes, Hubbard & Reed

  - Susan M. Perkins, Esq., Vice President, Intellectual Property, Paratek Pharmaceuticals

  September 13, 2018 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "LyondellBasell's Blueprint for Growth and Profitability"

  Speaker: Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel, CEO, LyondellBasell

  May 16, 2018 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Creating a Growth Culture"

  Speakers:
  - Jeff Kenton, President, Acme-Hardesty Co.
  - Vincent Martinez, Executive Facilitator, Partners in Leadership

  April 18, 2018 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Evonik's Successful Integration of Air Products"

  Speakers:

  - John G. Rolando, President, Evonik Corp                

  - Stefanie B. Wexler, Vice President, Integration and Projects, Evonik Corp

  February 14, 2018 Joint Meeting with RACEMICS

  Topic: “The State of the Chemical Industry: Outlook for 2018 & Beyond”

  Panelists:
  - Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, IHS Chemical Week;

  - Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business; and
  - Peter Young, President, Young & Partners

  January 17, 2018 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Innovations in Human Nutrition and Health"

  Speaker: Jeremy (Jinghuai) Xu, President, Human Nutrition & Health, DSM

  December 13, 2017 Annual Meeting & Luncheon

  Topic: "Chemical Industry M&A, Stock Prices and IPOs – What’s Hot and What is Not"

  Speaker: Peter Young, President, Young & Partners

  November 8, 2017 Joint Meeting with DCAT

  Topic: "The API Industry: Reflections on the Past and the Future"

  Speakers:

  - William S. Marth, President and CEO, Albany Molecular Research, Inc.

  - Syed T. Husain, Chief Commercial Officer, Alcami

  October 18, 2017 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Chemicals from Renewable Materials: Exciting Opportunities”

  Speakers:
  - Carlos A. Cabrera, Executive Chairman, Genomatica

  - Robert S. Wedinger, President and CEO, Rennovia Inc.

  September 20, 2017 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: “Private Equity Strategies: A Fireside Chat with John Televantos”

  Speaker:  John Televantos, Partner, Arsenal Capital

  June 29, 2017 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: "Engineering Growth and Profitability in Specialty Chemicals

  Speakers:

  - Anne Noonan, President and CEO, Omnova Solutions   

  - Eric Vogelsberg, SVP, M&A/Corporate Development Practice, Kline Group

  2017 International Palladium Medal Dinner

  Awardee: Seifi Ghasemi, Chairman, President and CEO of Air Products 

  Date: Thursday, June 1, 2017

  April 19, 2017 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: “Digitizing Growth: What works in Chemicals and Materials?”

  Panelists:

  -  Christophe Cabarry, CEO and Founder, SpecialChem

  -  Yann Cohen, Global Digital Chemistry Leader, Deloitte Consulting  LLP and

  -  James M. Weatherall, Global Vice President, SpecialChem

  February 15, 2017 Joint Meeting with RACEMICS

  Topic: "The State of the Chemical Industry: Outlook for 2017 & Beyond"

  Panelists:
  - Robert Westervelt, Editor-in-Chief, IHS Chemical Week;
  - Joseph Chang, Global Editor, ICIS Chemical Business; and
  - Peter Young, President, Young & Partners

  January 18, 2017 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: “Establishing and Nurturing Corporate Culture”

  Speaker:  Christopher D. Pappas, President and CEO, Trinseo

  December 14, 2016 Annual Meeting & Luncheon

  Topic: “Creating Value in a Challenging Chemical M&A Environment”

  Speaker:  Peter Young, President, Young & Partners and   President, Société de Chimie Industrielle

  November 17, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: “Economic, Energy and Chemical Industry Trends and Outlook”

  Speaker: Dr. Kevin Swift, Chief Economist, The American Chemistry Council

  October 19, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic:  "Life Science Innovations for Better Health"

  Speaker: Udit Batra, CEO of MilliporeSigma, Merck KGaA

  September 21, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic:  "Private Equity Investing and the Chemical Industry"

  Panelists:

  - Christopher Childres, Founder and Managing Partner, Edgewater Capital Partners 

  - Scott Wolff, Managing Director, American Securities  
   

  May 18, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: “The Art and Challenge of M&A Integration”

  Panelists:
  - Thomas Bertels, Managing Partner, Valeocon Management Consulting
  - Mark Dahlinger, EVP of Finance at Solvay
  - Lucy Simek, EVP of Mergers & Acquisitions at Solvay

  April 13, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

  Topic: Fireside Chat on "The Changing Role and Required Skills of Successful CEOs"

  Panelists:
   - William A. Wulfsohn, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Ashland Inc. and
   - Stuart G. Guthrie, Head of Succession Planning and Executive Search – Chemicals, Russell Reynolds

     Moderator: Peter Young, President and Managing Director, Young and Partners

  January 20, 2016 Luncheon Meeting

   Topic: "Patheon’s View on the Future of Pharma Contract Services"
   Speaker:  Dr. Lukas Utiger, President of the Drug Substance, Patheon

  December 16, 2015 Luncheon Meeting

   Société's Annual Meeting Including Officers' and Directors' Elections followed by a Presentation.

   Topic: "The Chemical Industry Outlook and the Role of M&A"
   Speaker: Joseph L. Coote, President, Société de Chimie Industrielle, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal, Inc.

  November 18, 2015 Luncheon Meeting

   Topic: "The Challenge of Innovation as a Driver of Corporate Growth"
   Speaker: Ryan Dirkx, Ph.D., Vice President of Research & Development, Arkema, Inc.

  

October 21, 2015 Luncheon Meeting

    Topic: "China, Oil Prices, and Europe: What Can the Chemical Industry Expect?"

 

    Panelists:
     - Eric Vogelsberg, Senior Vice President, Kline & Company, Inc.
     - Joseph L. Coote, Managing Director, Alvarez & Marsal

    Moderator: Peter Young, Young & Partners