CINCINNATI – To support its continued growth and expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, Michelman has hired Richard Yang as its new Regional Sales Manager, Asia-Pacific, Chemical Specialties, and Country Manager, China.

Yang will be responsible for growth initiatives and strategic planning in the region and will direct the company’s Asia-Pacific sales team, including agents and distributors. He will serve on Michelman’s Chemical Specialties and Asia-Pacific leadership teams, and will work closely with the company’s regional and global Marketing & Technology teams.  He will work out of Michelman’s Shanghai offices.