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View our 3/6 CME STEM Talk (1-hr webinar) recording about "The Next Wave in Chemicals M&A" from Arsenal Capital, Jefferies, and Moelis & Company -> https://lnkd.in/eS3E-fjF ABSTRACT: With a new administration and geopolitical volatility, the chemicals M&A segment faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Join us to gain valuable insights on how the industry will balance immediate and future forces, address economic and environmental stewardship issues, and capitalize on growth prospects to enhance returns and stakeholder engagement during a year of significant transformation. SPEAKER AND MODERATOR BIOS: Ryan Berman is a Managing Director of Arsenal Capital Partners. Mr. Berman re-joined Arsenal in 2018 after receiving his M.B.A. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to attending Wharton, he was an Associate with Arsenal. Before joining Arsenal in 2013, Mr. Berman was an Investment Banking Analyst at Credit Suisse in their industrials group. He graduated cum laude with a B.A. in Economics from Yale University in 2011. He currently serves on the board of Applied Adhesives, AvCarb and ATP Adhesive Systems. He also currently works with Fenzi and CPS Performance Materials and has previously worked with Meridian Adhesives, Kel-Tech, Flowchem, Source Refrigeration and Royal Adhesives. He serves as a CME Board Member since November 2024. Adam Abramson?is a Managing Director and Global Head of Chemicals Investment Banking at Jefferies.?He joined Jefferies in 2024 following 5 years at Barclays, where he was most recently a Managing Director and Global Co-Head of Chemicals Investment banking.?Prior to joining Barclays, he spent 18 years at Deutsche Bank, where he was most recently a Managing Director on the Chemicals team.?Adam has completed over 95 M&A and capital markets transactions, representing over $110 billion in cumulative transaction value.?He holds a B.S. in Finance from Tulane University. Rahul?Katoria?is an Executive Director at Moelis & Company, specializing in advising clients in the industrials, chemicals and ingredients sectors. With over 15 years of investment banking experience, he has advised clients on all aspects of corporate development including, mergers and acquisitions, capital structure, capital raising and other strategic transactions. Mr.?Katoria?holds a M.B.A from Cornell University and M.S. with honors in Computer Engineering from Texas A&M University. #cme #stem #webinar #chemicals #industry #finance

Join us on Thursday, 3/6 for our CME STEM Talk Webinar: With a new administration and geopolitical volatility, the chemicals M&A segment faces a unique set of challenges and opportunities. Join us to gain valuable insights on how the industry will balance immediate and future forces, address economic and environmental stewardship issues, and capitalize on growth prospects to enhance returns and stakeholder engagement during a year of significant transformation. Click Here to Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eqGGB-ES Click Here to Register Directly: https://lnkd.in/eKxrXwts #cme #stem #webinar #chemicals #industry #finance

View our 2/6 CME STEM Talk (1-hr webinar) recording about "A New Paradigm for Value Creation in Chemicals" from McKinsey & Company -> https://lnkd.in/ezp79Prq *You can view the article from McKinsey & Company by clicking on the image below. ABSTRACT: After years outperforming the rest of the market, the chemicals industry is now structurally underperforming in terms of total shareholder returns. It remains uncertain whether the current dynamics will lead to a return to normal cycles that the industry has experienced over the last several decades or whether the factors behind today’s conditions represent lasting structural changes that will reshape the chemicals industry. To address this trend, the industry will need to reprioritize and act boldly. SPEAKER BIOS: Obi Ezekoye, PhD, is a CME Director and Partner at McKinsey in Minneapolis with extensive experience in strategy, corporate finance, marketing and sales, product development, and operations. Industry sectors served include: basic materials, electric utilities, insurance, automotive, private equity, and chemicals. He holds a PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the Univ. of Michigan. Chantal?Lorbeer,?PhD, is a partner at McKinsey’s New York office, advising global chemicals companies on strategy, growth transformations, operating models, and portfolio moves. She leads the chemicals capital markets perspective and Strategy & Corporate Finance domain. Chantal founded the “women in chemicals” roundtable. She holds a PhD in chemistry, completed a postdoc at MIT, and frequently contributes to peer-reviewed journals on material science, luminescence, and nanotechnology. Felix Rompen, MBA, is an Associate Partner at McKinsey’s Zurich office, specializing in chemicals and capital markets. He advises clients on strategy, growth transformations, and sustainability-linked M&A. Felix has contributed to significant industry insights and publications, including McKinsey’s annual review of the chemicals industry. He helps clients navigate complex market dynamics and achieve sustainable growth. Felix holds a degree in business administration and has extensive experience in the global chemicals sector. #STEM #Chemistry #Economics #CME #McKinsey #Innovation #Industry

After years outperforming the rest of the market, the chemicals industry is now structurally underperforming in terms of total shareholder returns. It remains uncertain whether the current dynamics will lead to a return to normal cycles that the industry has experienced over the last several decades or whether the factors behind today’s conditions represent lasting structural changes that will reshape the chemicals industry. To address this trend, the industry will need to reprioritize and act boldly. Click here to Learn More: https://lnkd.in/gUFzZbpp Or Directly Register Here: https://lnkd.in/g5qPUZXD #cme #stem #webinar #chemicals #market

View our 1/9 CME STEM Talk (1-hr webinar) recording about "2025 Economic Outlook" from ACC's Chief Economist and Managing Director Martha Moore -> https://lnkd.in/evKYPrdE *The slides from the webinar event are viewable by clicking on the image below. ABSTRACT: As the new U.S. administration faces big economic and geopolitical challenges, what will be the economic factors to watch and what are the strengths of the chemical industry segments? American Chemistry Council Chief Economist Martha Moore will share the latest ACC Year-End 2024 Situation & Outlook report and her expert insights on the major trends that will shape the array of business of chemistry which is the building block supporting almost 25 percent of the US GDP. BIO: Martha Gilchrist Moore?is the Chief Economist and Managing Director for Economics and Statistics at the American Chemistry Council. Ms. Moore analyzes the impact of various policy initiatives and energy trends on the chemical industry. In addition, she produces forecasts for the economy and chemical industry. She also directs the Council’s research on the direct and indirect economic contributions of the business of chemistry and the benefits to consumers. Ms. Moore has worked on chemical industry issues for more than 25 years and is an authority on the market dynamics for the chemical industry and its end-use customer industries. Ms. Moore holds a master’s degree in economics from Indiana University and is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a member of the National Association for Business Economics and the US Association for Energy Economics (USAEE) and serves on the board of the National Capital Area Chapter of USAEE. #STEM #Chemistry #Economics #CME #ACC ...

In a world with significant economic and geopolitical volatility, what will be the key economic factors to watch and what are the relative strengths of the chemical industry segments? American Chemistry Council Chief Economist Martha Moore will share the latest ACC Year End Situation & Outlook report and her expert insights on the major trends that will shape the array of business of chemistry which is the building block supporting almost 25 percent of the US GDP. Click here to Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eue3TKEQ Or Directly Register Here: https://lnkd.in/es-MxuJf #cme #stem #webinar #chemistry #economics

Established in 2012, the CME STEM Leadership Awards are the highest honors given by the Chemical Marketing & Economics (CME) Inc. to outstanding leaders of society for harnessing the transforming power of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) for the benefit of humanity. Glad to be at this years STEM celebration in NYC with #teamBASF Krisanne Pook ,Molly Birman, Lydia Everitt and Tokz Gabriel. BASF has always been a supporter of STEM, as innovation is the lifeblood of our company and the prerequisite for a sustainable future.

View our 11/14 CME STEM Talk (1-hr webinar) recording about "Post-Election North American Economic and Demographic Outlook" from ICIS's Senior Economist, Kevin Swift -> https://lnkd.in/egzYZihB *The slides from the webinar event are viewable by clicking on the image. ABSTRACT: Hear the expert outlook on the major economic trends that will shape the North American chemical industry for the next year and also learn about demographic shifts that will impact the business of chemistry for the next 8 decades. By the year 2100, a child born today will be 76 years old. The demographic and economic shifts will transform the industry landscape in extraordinary ways. Chemistry provides the building blocks for everything around us, supporting almost 25 percent of the USA GDP. It is vital to continued job creation and economic growth. BIO: Dr. Kevin?Swift?is senior economist for global chemicals at ICIS where he is responsible for quarterly thought pieces addressing key market dynamics and is demand advisor for long-term supply demand balances. He joined ICIS after retiring as chief economist at the American Chemistry Council. Prior to joining ACC, Dr. Swift was vice president of research at The Freedonia Group and director of research at Predicasts, where he started as an economist. He started his career at Dow Chemical. Dr. Swift is a Fellow and former president of the National Association for Business Economics and a member of the Harvard Discussion Group of Industrial Economists and National Business Economics Issues Council. He is a member of The Wall Street Journal Forecasters’ Survey panel and other forecast survey panels. SAVE THE DATE: On December 10, CME will present the STEM Leadership Awards in mid-town New York City. For inquiries for attendance or sponsorships, please write to [email protected]. #STEM #Leadership #Chemistry #Economics #Election

Hear the expert outlook on the major economic trends that will shape the North American chemical industry for the next year and also learn about demographic shifts that will impact the business of chemistry for the next 8 decades. By the year 2100, a child born today will be 76 years old. The demographic and economic shifts will transform the industry landscape in extraordinary ways. Chemistry provides the building blocks for everything around us, supporting almost 25 percent of the USA GDP. It is vital to continued job creation and economic growth. Click here to Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eaAg6WUZ #stem #economics #election #education #webinar

View our 9/26 CME STEM Talk (1-hr webinar) recording about "Celanese: Future Growth in Specialty Materials and Chemical Products" https://lnkd.in/gPpPp6xY Abstract: With roots that date back to 1918, Celanese is today focused on the chemistry inside innovation through its more than 12,000 employees worldwide. Learn about its journey from product supplier to solutions provider across a wide range of industries, specifically its global Acetyl Chain and Engineered Materials segments. These businesses are essential to sectors spanning paints, coating, automotive applications, consumer electronics, medical devices and more. Bio: With a career built on driving growth, safety, environmental and social performance for some of the most technically and commercially complex industrial operations around the world, Lori J. Ryerkerk now serves as the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Celanese Corporation, a Fortune 500 global chemical and specialty materials company based in Dallas, Texas. Celanese is a leader in the development and production of materials used in most major industrial and consumer applications. Previously, she was the Executive Vice President of Global Manufacturing of Shell Downstream Inc. where she led a team of 30,000 employees and contractors at refineries and chemical sites worldwide. Before she joined Shell, she worked at Hess Corporation and ExxonMobil, with her various roles taking her from the U.S. to Europe to Asia. Ryerkerk holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Iowa State University. She is a board officer of the American Chemistry Council, serves on the board of directors of Eaton Corporation and previously served on the board of Axalta Coating Systems. Save the date: On December 10, CME will present the STEM Leadership Award for corporate Reinvention to Lori Ryerkerk in mid-town New York City. For inquiries for attendance or sponsorships, please write to [email protected]