The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business

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Successfully navigating a newly-formed company’s first years comes with challenges and opportunities in business systems, workforce development, and sustainable manufacturing.  Listen and learn as Victoria Meyer speaks with John Foley, CEO of Verdant Specialty Solutions about solidifying the business in its first two years, then building a platform for growth.

John discusses leading the acquisition and integration of multiple businesses in the chemical sector. With a focus on building a strong team, implementing sustainable practices, and leveraging technology, John has brought Verdant to new heights of success. Having recently acquired a specialty oxide plant and a range of businesses, John shares his insights on workforce development, strategic acquisitions, and the importance of balancing commercial strategy with team-building efforts.


Learn more about the following topics this week:

  • Verdant 1.0 - buying and integrating the 3 businesses, standing up a back office, implementing an ERP system, and safety and compliance
  • Introduction of Verdant 2.0 - growth strategy
  • Identifying what's really creating value for your customers
  • How Verdant is navigating an uncertain economy
  • Sustainable Manufacturing
  • Maximizing the Potential of a state of the art specialty chemical plant
  • Finding Business success in teamwork

Victoria and John chat about the importance of sustainable manufacturing and the potential to strengthen a smaller chemical company’s technology capabilities through external acquisitions. Join them as they uncover the secrets to building a successful chemical company on The Chemical Show.

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Creators and Guests

Host
Victoria King Meyer
Founder & Host of The Chemical Show + The Chemical Summit; Victoria brings 25+ years industry leadership experience including Shell and Clariant and a Victoria brings a practical, business-focused perspective to conversations about leadership, strategy, innovation, and the forces shaping the future of the chemical industry.to

What is The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business?

Looking to lead, grow, and stay ahead in the global chemical industry?

The Chemical Show is the #1 business podcast for the chemical industry, bringing you leadership insights, business strategies, industry trends, and real-world lessons from the executives shaping the business of chemicals.

Each week, host Victoria King Meyer sits down with leaders from across the chemical industry, from Fortune 50 companies to mid-sized businesses and innovative startups. You’ll hear how they’re navigating today’s challenges and opportunities, the experiences that shaped their leadership, and the insights you can apply to your own business and career.

Conversations explore the issues that matter to chemical industry leaders, including:

• Business strategy and growth
• Leadership and talent
• Innovation and technology
• AI and digital transformation
• Supply chain and operational resilience
• Markets, customers, and industry trends

Victoria brings more than 25 years of chemical industry experience from companies including Shell, LyondellBasell, and Clariant. Today, she is an executive advisor and coach, founder of The Chemical Summit, and host of The Chemical Show.

Whether you’re an executive, business leader, or rising leader in chemicals and materials, The Chemical Show helps you stay informed, think differently, and lead with greater impact.

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