DelliCompagni joins Univar as VP of Global Industrial Solutions
Michael DelliCompagni has joined Univar Solutions Inc., a U.S.-based global chemical and ingredient distributor, as vice president of Global Industrial Solutions, effective March 1, 2022.
In this role, DelliCompagni will lead the company’s sales, marketing and product management efforts across the Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers, and Plastic and Rubber additives, Homecare & Industrial Cleaning, and Lubricants and Metalworking Fluids end markets. He joins the global Ingredients & Specialties leadership team, led by Nick Powell, president of Ingredients & Specialties, and working alongside Matthew Ottaway, senior vice president of Consumer Solutions.
DelliCompagni brings more than 30 years’ experience in both the distribution and manufacturing of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Prior to this position, he was vice president, Lubricants & Fuels, Home Care and I&L, Industrial Solutions at IMCD US, LLC. Throughout his career he has demonstrated an ability to drive profitable growth, expand market share, and open new markets in the specialty distribution space.
DelliCompagni holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing from West Chester University of Pennsylvania.
“We are thrilled to welcome Michael to the Univar Solutions team,” said Powell. “As we continue to build upon our global approach of delivering a world-class ingredient and specialty portfolio aligned with our technical sales, marketing and product management capabilities, Michael’s impressive experience and industry knowledge will no doubt help drive further growth for our suppliers and customers around the world.”
Kelly Gilroy is VP of Sustainable & Natural Products
Univar Solutions also announced the appointment of Kelly Gilroy as vice president of Sustainable & Natural Products. This new commercial capability will build upon Univar Solutions growing portfolio of in-demand products that address growing consumer and market demands, while more responsibly protecting our environment and communities in support of the company’s Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) Goals to 2025.
Gilroy brings nearly three decades of experience across multiple industries where she has consistently led high growth strategies and innovative go-to-market approaches. She joined Univar Solutions in 2014 and has held positions of increasing responsibility, most recently, as vice president, global beauty and personal care. Prior to working at Univar Solutions, Gilroy held marketing and sales leadership roles at The Lubrizol Corporation and Nalco, an Ecolab Company.
In her new role, Gilroy will be responsible for leading the further development and commercialization of a full range of sustainable and natural ingredients across the entire Univar Solutions portfolio. This new approach will support customers seeking to infuse sustainable and natural ingredient practices and processes into their own product development. Additionally, the program will work closely with Univar Solutions global supplier base in identifying markets and opportunities to launch new and innovative ingredients that meet evolving market, regulatory and societal expectations.
“Kelly’s decades of experience in driving commercial growth, combined with her passion for more natural and sustainable products, makes her the ideal leader to deliver the solutions our customers increasingly demand in this area,” said Nick Powell, president of global ingredients & specialties. “She has a deep knowledge of our portfolio, a proven track record of innovation, and an unwavering commitment to collaboratively matching our suppliers’ products with customer needs.”
“Achieving our ESG goals is fundamental to our success as a business and our contribution to the world. This new commercial offering takes that commitment even further as we look to help bring solutions to market for our customers. We are thrilled that Kelly will be leading the development of more sustainable solutions for today and tomorrow’s global challenges,” said Jen McIntyre, ESG and Sustainability executive lead and chief people and culture officer . “Her appointment will enhance our ability to support our customers’ sustainability journeys and ultimately, to create value for our stakeholders, society, and environment.”
