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Bakelite Synthetics Appoints Paul Vogt EVP & GM, Americas

Bakelite Synthetics Appoints Paul Vogt EVP & GM, Americas

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Slice of Manufacturing Team

01/21/2025

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Key Highlights:

  • Paul Vogt promoted to EVP and General Manager, Americas.
  • Vogt brings over 25 years of chemical industry expertise.
  • Curtis Shelast transitions to EVP, Corporate Strategy.
  • Shelast to focus on aligning resources and driving growth.
  • Bakelite Synthetics continues leadership evolution to enhance operations.

Source: Business Wire

Quotes

“ “Paul has been an instrumental leader of the Bakelite Procurement organization for the last three years. His more than 25 years of experience in the chemical industry in the areas of manufacturing, operations, research and development, transformational growth and strategy position him to be successful in this next role as the leader of the Americas region. Curtis has been a critical member of the Bakelite and legacy company teams for more than 35 years, most recently as Executive Vice President and General Manager, Americas, leading the Americas region through significant growth and strong performance, including the transformative integration of Georgia-Pacific Chemicals and LRBG.” ”

JP Aucoin, President and Chief Executive Officer at Bakelite Synthetics

Why This Matters:

This leadership transition at Bakelite Synthetics signals a strategic move to further strengthen its operational and strategic capabilities. Paul Vogt’s extensive experience in the chemical industry will drive continued growth across the Americas, while Curtis Shelast’s focus on corporate strategy aims to ensure the alignment of resources and processes for long-term success. These appointments reflect Bakelite Synthetics’ commitment to innovation, efficiency, and customer-centric leadership in the global thermoset resin market.

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