DCL Announces Hiring of New CEO, Steve McKeown, Chemical Industry Veteran, to Join DCL May 1
We appreciate the support of our customers and vendors while DCL moved through its financial reorganization and sale process.
As we look toward our next chapter, we are excited to announce the appointment of Steven (“Steve”) McKeown as the next President & CEO of DCL Corporation, effective on May 1. Steve brings approximately 30 years of chemical industry experience to this role. He most recently served as President and CEO of NuCera Solutions, a specialty wax producer serving the coatings, plastics, and personal care markets. Prior NuCera, he was President and COO of Galata Chemicals, a global plastic additive manufacturer, where he led the turnaround of the company after its carve out from Chemtura during its reorganization process. Throughout his career, Steve has held various roles in Commercial, Supply Chain, Technology and Manufacturing, with prior experience at Chemtura, Chevron Chemical, and Exxon Chemical. He holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from NYU.
Steve looks forward to getting started and meeting with many of our key customers and vendors, and taking DCL to the next level in serving the pigments industry.