06.20.22
Azelis Americas announced that Vuk Milojkovic will join the company in a senior leadership role as managing director (MD) of the US.
Milojkovic will head all market segments in the US to continue the growth in the region. In his role, Milojkovic will be responsible for developing and cultivating key principal and customer relationships. Milojkovic has the background and experience in the strategic markets that will enable Azelis Americas to continue its growth trajectory in the US.
Milojkovic has over 25 years of experience in the industrial chemicals and life science sectors, including regional and global leadership roles. Prior to joining Azelis, Milojkovic led the North America Battery Materials business unit within the Catalyst Operating Division of BASF and served as CEO of the BASF Toda America LLC subsidiary.
Earlier in his career, Milojkovic served as business director for BASF Dispersion, Resins and Additives for the automotive and industrial coatings market in North America. He also served as senior manager, BASF Performance Materials of Global Strategy for the Polyurethane business.
Additionally, Milojkovic spent 10 years in sales and marketing roles within the Care Chemicals business of BASF, including portfolio and P&L responsibility for strategic products in Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial and Institutional markets. His market knowledge as well as strategic and operational leadership expertise will be a driving force for continued profitable growth of Azelis Americas in the US.
Milojkovic will collaborate with the managing directors of Azelis Mexico and Azelis Canada to coordinate and align Azelis’ strategy across the Americas. He will report directly to Frank Bergonzi, CEO and president of Azelis Americas.
“Bringing Vuk Milojkovic on as MD for the US is an excellent addition to the Azelis Americas leadership team,” said Bergonzi. “Vuk has a long track record of building successful businesses in the specialty chemicals industry. His extensive experience and relationships will fortify the management across all the Azelis Americas market segments.”
“Throughout my career I have worked with Azelis as a partner and customer,” added Milojkovic. “I was always very impressed with their ability to deliver value to both principals and customers. To join a leader in the specialty chemicals and ingredients distribution as US MD is an exciting opportunity. In this role, I have the opportunity to continue to build the Azelis business across multiple segments in one of the largest markets in the world. I look forward to adding to Azelis Americas’ already significant success.”
Milojkovic will head all market segments in the US to continue the growth in the region. In his role, Milojkovic will be responsible for developing and cultivating key principal and customer relationships. Milojkovic has the background and experience in the strategic markets that will enable Azelis Americas to continue its growth trajectory in the US.
Milojkovic has over 25 years of experience in the industrial chemicals and life science sectors, including regional and global leadership roles. Prior to joining Azelis, Milojkovic led the North America Battery Materials business unit within the Catalyst Operating Division of BASF and served as CEO of the BASF Toda America LLC subsidiary.
Earlier in his career, Milojkovic served as business director for BASF Dispersion, Resins and Additives for the automotive and industrial coatings market in North America. He also served as senior manager, BASF Performance Materials of Global Strategy for the Polyurethane business.
Additionally, Milojkovic spent 10 years in sales and marketing roles within the Care Chemicals business of BASF, including portfolio and P&L responsibility for strategic products in Personal Care, Home Care and Industrial and Institutional markets. His market knowledge as well as strategic and operational leadership expertise will be a driving force for continued profitable growth of Azelis Americas in the US.
Milojkovic will collaborate with the managing directors of Azelis Mexico and Azelis Canada to coordinate and align Azelis’ strategy across the Americas. He will report directly to Frank Bergonzi, CEO and president of Azelis Americas.
“Bringing Vuk Milojkovic on as MD for the US is an excellent addition to the Azelis Americas leadership team,” said Bergonzi. “Vuk has a long track record of building successful businesses in the specialty chemicals industry. His extensive experience and relationships will fortify the management across all the Azelis Americas market segments.”
“Throughout my career I have worked with Azelis as a partner and customer,” added Milojkovic. “I was always very impressed with their ability to deliver value to both principals and customers. To join a leader in the specialty chemicals and ingredients distribution as US MD is an exciting opportunity. In this role, I have the opportunity to continue to build the Azelis business across multiple segments in one of the largest markets in the world. I look forward to adding to Azelis Americas’ already significant success.”