Natasha De Lange will help IMCD to strengthen its strategic growth in the specialty chemicals sectors of emerging markets.
The international formulator and distributor of specialty chemicals IMCD
Group has recently announced that it has appointed Natasha De Lange as its new managing director for South Africa, effective on 1st February 2024. She will help the company to further develop its strategic growth by focusing on the expansion of both new and existing principals, mergers and acquisitions as well as on fostering talent development.
"With the managerial drive and entrepreneurial spirit of Natasha, I am confident that we will achieve our goal for growth in the region by providing best-in-class service and sustainable solutions to both our customers and principals,” has declared Valerie Diele-Braun, the CEO of IMCD.
The new South African managing director holds a BSc degree in biochemistry and psychology as well as a Diploma in business management. She possesses more than twenty years of experience in the chemical industry, serving in executive and sales leadership roles in various sectors, including metal finishing, polyurethanes, coatings and polymers.
“I resonate with IMCD values and have embodied them throughout my career. Thriving on new projects, growth and innovation, I focus on strategic direction with attention to detail which ultimately builds strong partnerships with principals and customers. I believe in combining technical excellence and customer service for a winning proposition,” has commented De Lange.