Sea-Land Chemical Company, a leading international chemical distributor of specialty chemicals for the lubricants industry and household, industrial and institutional cleaning markets, has promoted Mauricio Galvez to vice president of Business Development. 

Galvez’s promotion formalizes the increased role business development is taking within Sea-Land Chemical. The expansion of his responsibilities and creation of an internal team puts a focus on strategic growth opportunities. Galvez is responsible for leading the expansion of Sea-Land’s supplier and customer network in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Latin America. 

“I am thrilled to announce Mauricio Galvez is taking a larger role as he expands Sea-Land’s business development efforts,” said Jennifer Altstadt, president and CEO. “He’s been an invaluable part of the Sea-Land sales team and a key contributor in establishing and executing our growth strategy. It’s been wonderful seeing him grow professionally in his Sea-Land career.” 

“The business development efforts under Mauricio’s leadership have grown, and so have the results,” said Pete Pendergast, senior vice president, Sales and Marketing. “Mauricio is a strategic thinker, and I’m looking forward to working with him to grow our business.” 

“Mauricio has great insight and well understands our business, and what’s best for our customers,” said Craig Lundell, senior vice president, Commercial Operations and Europe. 

Galvez has more than 10 years of experience at Sea-Land Chemical in increasing roles of responsibility. He has 19 years of experience in the specialty chemical distribution industry. At Sea-Land Chemical, he began his career as an account manager and was promoted to director of Sales for North Region U.S.A., Canada and Mexico. 

Galvez earned a Bachelor of Arts from York University in Toronto, Canada.