WOODRIDGE, IL – Elevance Renewable Sciences Inc., a company that creates specialty chemicals from natural oils, has appointed Tony Parnell to be the company’s Chief Executive Officer. Parnell succeeds K’Lynne Johnson, who has transitioned to a new role as Executive Chairperson of Elevance’s board of directors. Johnson is the founding CEO of Elevance, leading the company since its formation in 2007.
“I’m honored to be selected as Elevance’s next CEO and eager to lead Elevance as the company focuses on accelerating revenue growth,” Parnell said. “Now is the ideal time to build upon the company’s many notable accomplishments, resulting from K’Lynne’s sound direction and leadership, including multiple commercial product introductions, joint ventures and collaborations.”