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Univar Solutions Announces Leadership Evolution
The company said the new structure gives segment CEOs more autonomy and accountability as it prepares for its next phase of growth.
- On Thursday, May 7, 2026, Univar Solutions announced that President and Chief Executive Officer David Jukes will transition to Executive Chair effective July 1, 2026, overseeing long-term strategy and enterprise priorities.
- To increase autonomy and accountability, the Company is reorganizing around distinct, customer-focused segments: Chemical Distribution & Services, Ingredients + Specialties, and ChemPoint while maintaining shared enterprise capabilities.
- Robert Craycraft will lead Chemical Distribution & Services as Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas Powell heads Ingredients + Specialties, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Nick Alexos joins the Board of Directors.
- "This evolution marks an important milestone for Univar Solutions," Jukes said, describing the move as the culmination of a thoughtful succession plan developed in close partnership with the Board of Directors.
- Jukes expressed gratitude for Nick Alexos' contributions during the transition from public to private company status, confirming Alexos will serve on the Board of Directors moving forward.
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Univar Solutions Announces Leadership Evolution
President and Chief Executive Officer, David Jukes, will transition into the role of Executive Chair effective July 1, 2026
·Waterloo, United States
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