Solvay appoints two business unit presidents

Solvay has appointed Rodrigo Elizondo as president of its special chem global business unit, and Michael Finelli as president of its global specialty polymers business unit.

Rodrigo Elizondo, previously commercial director for special chem, has more than 26 years with the group. He has held commercial leadership and business management roles in North America, Europe and Asia for various business lines within Special Chem.

Finelli has been with Solvay for more than 25 years. As business director for specialty polymers for the past two years, he was responsible for the business line, development and marketing. He has held commercial leadership and business management roles in North America and Europe.

Finelli will relocate to Bollate, Italy, from the US while Elizondo will remain in Seoul, South Korea.