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- Westlake Corporation Appoints Jonathan H. Baksht as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial OfficerWestlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) (the "Company" or "Westlake") announced today that Mr. Jonathan H. Baksht will be joining the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, reporting to Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson, Westlake's President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Baksht succeeds Mr. M. Steven Bender, who, as previously disclosed, will retire by the end of the year and, effective June 15, 2026, will transition from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company to the position of Special Advisor to the President of the Company. Mr. Baksht most recently served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Fortune Brands Innovati
- Westlake Corporation Appoints New Directors to its BoardWestlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) announced that Mr. Bhavesh V. "Bob" Patel and Mr. Jean-Marc Gilson, the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, have been elected to the company's board of directors, effective February 20, 2026. "We are very pleased to welcome Bob to our board," said Westlake Corporation Executive Chairman Albert Chao. "He brings a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the chemicals and building materials industries and adds to the already deep expertise our board has in this area. We are also pleased to welcome Jean-Marc to the board in recognition of his continued leadership of the company. His presence on the board is expected to further enhance c
- Westlake Corporation Appoints New Director to its BoardWestlake Corporation (NYSE:WLK) today announced that Mr. Roger A. Cregg has been appointed to the company's board of directors. Mr. Cregg succeeds Mr. Marius A. Haas who, as previously disclosed, informed the board that he intended to retire from the board effective upon the appointment of his successor. Mr. Haas' retirement from the board was effective on December 10, 2024. "We are delighted that Roger has agreed to join our board," said Westlake Corporation Executive Chairman Albert Chao. "He brings a unique combination of experience and in-depth knowledge about the home building and other industries. We look forward to working with him as he shares his perspectives with the board. We w
- NOVA Chemicals appoints Roger Kearns as President and CEOCalgary, AB, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NOVA Chemicals Corporation (NOVA Chemicals) today announced the appointment of Mr. Roger Kearns as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 12, 2023. Mr. Kearns most recently served as the Chief Operating Officer of Westlake Corporation, the global diversified manufacturer of essential products (NYSE:WLK) with 15,000 employees, which recorded net sales of USD $15.8bn and annual net income of USD $2.2bn in 2022. Mr. Kearns succeeds Mr. Danny Dweik, who has served as interim President and CEO of NOVA Chemicals since October 2022. Mr. Dweik will remain a member of NOVA's Board of Directors and return to his role as Head of Industr