The Chemical Show: Executive Interviews on Leadership, Sustainability, Supply Chain, Digitization, Customer Centricity and mo Victoria Meyer

Chris Jahn, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, discusses what propels the chemical industry forward amid global challenges. From regulatory challenges to sustainability initiatives and the characteristics that define impactful leadership, this episode of The Chemical Show spans several pressing topics that are top-of-mind for every business leader today.
Host Victoria Meyer talks with Chris at the ACC's Responsible Care and Sustainability Conference where Chris elaborates on the importance of sustainability, regulatory challenges, and the significance of the upcoming UN Plastics Treaty negotiations. Victoria and Chris also discuss the role of AI and data analytics in enhancing operational efficiency and regulatory processes. 
Victoria also shares key insights from the conference. 
Access ACC's Sustainability Report here.
Join Victoria and Chris as they discuss the following:
Key insights from ACC's Responsible Care and Sustainability ConferenceFour strategic pillars of ACCMember collaboration and association leadership at ACCUpdate on UN Plastics Treaty negotiationsIntroducing ACC's first Sustainability ReportCharacteristics of great leadership
Killer Quote: "It is not some entrepreneur with a crazy app that's going to solve that problem. It's engineers and scientists solving problems at scale. That's what's going to address climate change."  - Chris Jahn

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Discover how the worlds of beauty and chemicals merge to drive innovation in the cosmetics and personal care industry from NYSCC Suppliers Day in New York City. Victoria Meyer takes you behind the scenes of this event, accompanied by industry experts Bob Jacobs from Hydrosome Labs, Jack Drawdy from SCT, Petia Tatarska from Innova BM, Dennis Abbeduto from Colonial Chemical, Yann Chilvers from Cavalo, and Daina Catanese of Integrity BioChem.
This week's episode of The Chemical Show is packed with firsthand insights from industry leaders at the forefront of the personal care landscape. They discuss trends in sustainable and clean technologies, the impact of AI and digital solutions on supply chain transparency, and the integration of biotech innovations that promise enhanced efficacy and environmental stewardship. Join us for thoughtful exploration into how today's trends are paving the way for tomorrow's consumer products.

Topics discussed in this week’s episode:
NYSCC Suppliers' Day Conference: the future of cosmetics & personal careKey trends driving cosmeticsSustainability and sustainable chemistries in cosmetics and personal careDigital solutions for sustainabilityRole of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Innovation
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"If you want your target audience to remember your message the next day, tell a story. "
As you're heading to industry events over the next couple week's: NYSCC Suppliers' Day, American Coatings Show, NPE The Plastics Show, consider the power of storytelling.
Exploring the essential elements of business storytelling, host Victoria Meyer demonstrates that it's about more than recounting events—it's about strategically crafting and managing the narrative to connect emotionally with the audience and achieve desired business outcomes. 
This week on The Chemical Show, Victoria details two main types of stories companies need to master: the brand story and the results story. Each plays a vital role in business development and strategy execution. This week’s discussion is supported by compelling examples, including a memorable story from a CPChem executive, illustrating how effective storytelling can convey complex information and enhance stakeholder engagement.
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Topics discussed in this week’s episode:
The case for storytelling in businessWhy owning the narrative is criticalInsights from Harvard Business School5 tips for compelling business storiesCase study on the power of the right story
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In today's challenging business landscape, especially within the volatile chemical industry, resilience is key. Host Victoria Meyer outlines three vital strategies in navigating chemical market uncertainty this week on The Chemical Show: commercial discipline, customer centricity, and market diversification. 
Victoria emphasizes the importance of commercial discipline, advocating for strategic profitability alignment and efficiency enhancement through automation. Customer centricity is highlighted as a cornerstone for resilience, focusing on deepening connections with valuable customers to weather market fluctuations. Victoria discusses market diversification as a proactive strategy, balancing portfolios to shield against economic tremors and meet sustainability goals.
Learn more about the following:
Weathering the uncertainty and emerging resilientThree strategies for chemical market resilienceCommercial discipline and the quest for efficiencyA cornerstone for modern business resilience: Customer centricityDiversification - a strategy to stay ahead of competition

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Navigating the talent landscape of the chemical industry can be as complex and nuanced as the industry itself. This week, Victoria Meyer is joined by Jeff Bennett from Boaz Partners, a recruiter specializing in senior leadership placements within multiple sectors such as fragrances, cosmetics, and plastics. 
Victoria and Jeff discuss the strategies for succession planning, the art of retaining top talent, and the ever-evolving market challenges and opportunities. Additionally, Victoria and Jeff also address the changing norms of workplace environments, the impact of remote work on company culture, and the "gray tsunami"—an exodus of senior expertise leading to significant talent gaps.
Join Victoria and Jeff as they discuss the following:
What are the job market trends today?Changing workplace normsSuccession planning amidst the gray tsunamiTalent war: What skills do companies value the most?Job markets for the rest of 2024
Killer Quote: "There are three types of people that you want to have in your back pocket. A good doctor, a good lawyer, and a good recruiter." - Jeff Bennett

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Navigating through the maze of the chemical industry's future, Victoria Meyer explores the biggest industry event of the year thus far: AFPM IPC 2024.
With the highest attendance since pre-COVID times, robust discussions, and critical networking, Victoria unpacks the cautious optimism permeating the sector, underlining a year that started strong despite evident challenges. She dives into the pressing themes identified at the conference: the focused lens on supply chain complexities post unexpected incidents, the drive for global policy harmonization to foster balanced markets, and the imperative of ethical leadership influencing industry directions.
The Chemical Show delves deep into the evolving narratives from the AFPM IPC 2024 and surfaces with insights on the need for resilient supply chains, calls for collaborative and rational policy-making, and the unwavering request for ethical stewardship in management. As Victoria also announces the needful details about The Chemical Summit, she reflects on how the conference's outcomes are shaping actions and expectations for the remainder of the year. In a world where industry stability is paramount, these insights are crucial for every professional vested in the strategic future of chemicals.
Register TODAY for The Chemical Summit.  Held on October 8-9, 2024 in Spring, Texas.   This will be a SOLD OUT event!https://thechemicalsummit.com/