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ChemQuest Group Adds Two Industry Veterans

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June 12, 2025

The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new directors: John Giudici and William (Bill) Worms.

John Giudici is an operations transformation leader who drives strategic solutions while developing leaders and high-performing cultures. Over his more than 40-year-career, he has built considerable expertise in strategic planning and execution, manufacturing operations, performance and process improvements, product and quality management, and productivity optimization.

Giudici JohnJohn Giudici


After beginning his career as a design and development engineer with General Motors Corp., Giudici held impactful leadership positions with manufacturers such as Meritor, Inc. and Northstar Aerospace Inc. He also developed considerable consulting experience through roles with Pricewaterhouse Coopers, McKinsey & Co., Inc. and A.T. Kearney, Inc. Giudici earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering University and a master’s of management in manufacturing from Northwestern University.

“I am thrilled to align with ChemQuest,” Giudici said. “Over the years, I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the firm’s leadership, structured approach to problem solving, proven expertise in the industry, and clear partnerships developed with clients.”

Bill Worms is a seasoned business executive with expertise leading public and private companies, associations, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) organizations. Over the course of his accomplished career, he has developed a proven track record in areas such as strategy development, market analysis and segmentation, channel management and development, technical development, technology integration and transfer, and mergers and acquisitions.

Worms BillBill Worms


Worms held numerous roles with Bayer MaterialScience for over 25 years, culminating with his position as vice president of commercial operations for the Polyurethane Business Unit, before leaving to serve as executive director of SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings. He was most recently president and CEO of KTA-Tator, an engineering and inspection services organization. Worms holds a bachelor’s of science in biology and psychology, as well as a master’s of science in industrial engineering, from the University of Pittsburgh.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to become a member of ChemQuest and their distinguished team of professionals,” Worms said. “I have known and worked with Dan Murad and Jim Swope since my time at SSPC, and I have always been a strong advocate of the organization and their innovative business model.”

“John and Bill are both powerhouses with decades of high-level experience who have successfully identified and led growth opportunities across a range of industries and organizations,” said Daniel Murad, CEO. “They are welcome additions to ChemQuest, particularly now, as our clients’ needs are increasingly global and diverse. I am thrilled that John and Bill have joined us, and I’m looking forward to seeing how they utilize their expertise in support of our clients.”

To learn more, please email info@chemquest.com or visit https://chemquest.com.

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