Pan-European chemicals distributor Azelis has appointed Blair Illingworth as president and director of European operations.
Illingworth has held a number of roles in both manufacturing and distribution businesses mostly in the building materials sector, the last of which was as ceo of Tarmac Building Product, a subsidiary of AngloAmerican. He has also combined his business career with spells of military service with the British Royal Marines Commandos.
In his new position, Illingworth will report to Azelis’ ceo Joris Coppye and focus on accelerating strategic and business improvement plans through effective, functional execution and operational excellence.