ChemQuest Names Third CEO in Firm’s 50-Year History
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The ChemQuest Group announced that Robert (Robb) Lovegrove has been named the third CEO in the company’s 50-year history, with Daniel Murad remaining actively involved in the firm as chairman.
Lovegrove joins ChemQuest, after a 13-year tenure with Milliken & Company, spending the last 10 years as vice president of Corporate Strategy/Corporate Development, architecting and collaborating with senior leadership to transform company portfolio and accelerate the pace of economic value creation across the enterprise. Prior to joining Milliken, Lovegrove spent 10 years in progressive strategic marketing and business leadership roles with Eastman Chemical Company and BFGoodrich.
Robert Lovegrove, ChemQuest“I am excited to join ChemQuest and work alongside Dan Murad,” Lovegrove said. “Under his stewardship, ChemQuest has grown considerably, particularly in the last decade or so. I have turned to Dan and the ChemQuest team for various projects over the years, and I am continually impressed with the depth of their knowledge, the precision of their recommendations, and the true professionalism they operate with.
“I’m honored that Dan has the faith and trust in me and my capabilities to help steer this unique firm’s future while continuing its commitment to excellence. From a wide spectrum of experiences and a diverse background in corporate strategy, M&A, strategic marketing, and global people leadership, I bring a holistic perspective and ability to utilize deep insights that I intend to employ for the benefit of ChemQuest and our clients around the world.”
“Robb has joined ChemQuest at an exciting time in our history,” said Daniel Murad, ChemQuest chairman. “As we celebrate 50 years in business, and I reflect on my 30 years with the company to date, I’m filled with gratitude and pride in our team’s dedication to excellence in support of client success. That commitment has led to many meaningful and long-lasting relationships with highly knowledgeable and talented people in specialty chemicals, like Robb, who has been a friend and client of ChemQuest for more than two decades.
“Over the course of his impressive career, Robb has built deep knowledge and expertise across the breadth of specialty chemicals and formulated products. The epitome of a strategic thinker, he is the ideal person to assist me in planning and implementing ChemQuest’s ongoing evolution. I couldn’t be more pleased that he agreed to join us, and I am looking forward to working with him to position ChemQuest for success into our next 50 years.”
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