08.08.24
LBB Specialties LLC a specialty chemicals and ingredient distributor in North America, announced that Thomas Van Valkenburgh has been appointed President and Chief Executive Officer. Van Valkenburgh succeeds Hank DeWolf, who will remain with the company as a Senior Advisor, ensuring a smooth transition and continuity for LBB Specialties’ employees, principals, and customers.
Van Valkenburgh joins LBB Specialties from Kerry Group, where he was President of the Specialty Chemicals business, prior to which he was President of IMCD U.S. During his tenure with IMCD, he successfully led a period of significant profitable growth while capitalizing on the opportunities presented by integrating several acquired businesses. Prior to joining IMCD, Thomas was with Cristal in various general management, operations, and sales positions over time.
As CEO, Van Valkenburgh led the successful integration of seven legacy businesses into a unified Company operating under the LBB Specialties brand. Under DeWolf's leadership, LBB Specialties recruited talented commercial executives to lead the company’s industry verticals and added significant capabilities including implementing company-wide ERP and CRM systems, building a combined food and personal care lab, upgrading and expanding the Company’s Texas warehouse and office, and opening a new corporate headquarters.
Van Valkenburgh joins LBB Specialties from Kerry Group, where he was President of the Specialty Chemicals business, prior to which he was President of IMCD U.S. During his tenure with IMCD, he successfully led a period of significant profitable growth while capitalizing on the opportunities presented by integrating several acquired businesses. Prior to joining IMCD, Thomas was with Cristal in various general management, operations, and sales positions over time.
As CEO, Van Valkenburgh led the successful integration of seven legacy businesses into a unified Company operating under the LBB Specialties brand. Under DeWolf's leadership, LBB Specialties recruited talented commercial executives to lead the company’s industry verticals and added significant capabilities including implementing company-wide ERP and CRM systems, building a combined food and personal care lab, upgrading and expanding the Company’s Texas warehouse and office, and opening a new corporate headquarters.
