John Loudermilk has been named Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Birla Carbon, with an effective date of August 1, 2021. Mr. Loudermilk will be in charge of all elements of Birla Carbon, a renowned worldwide carbon black provider.
Commenting on the appointment, Dr. Santrupt Misra, Group Director, Carbon Black; Director, Chemicals; and Director, Group HR of Aditya Birla Group said, "Birla Carbon has been on a transformation journey for the last few years and John has played a pivotal role in leading this change. His deep insights into the workings of global business and understanding of the Carbon Black business and its customers make him most suited to lead Birla Carbon through the next stage of its growth, premised on innovation and purpose. I wish John all success in this endeavour."
Mr. Loudermilk played a key role in shaping Birla Carbon's Vision to be the most respected, dynamic, and sustainable global carbon black manufacturer through increased focus on customers and innovation in a manner consistent with the company's Purpose to "Share the Strength" in his previous role as Chief Operating Officer (COO). He has played a key role in many of the company's recent projects, including the development of the CONTINUATM brand of sustainable carbonaceous materials, and he is committed to operational excellence as a key component of the company's future success.
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Mr. Loudermilk has over 30 years of experience in the chemicals industry, including 16 years in the carbon black business and over ten years with the Aditya Birla Group. In 2005, he joined the carbon black industry as Director, Global Operations. He was promoted to Vice President, Global Operations in 2008, where he was in charge of global manufacturing facilities, corporate engineering, quality, and six-sigma. As Regional President, he also took on responsibility for the North American company and headed the Technology and Strategy efforts. Mr. Loudermilk was appointed President of the Europe and Africa region in 2016, and in 2017 he became the COO.
Mr. Loudermilk holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
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