European chemicals and ingredients supplier Univar has made a number of new appointments to strengthen its leadership team across the region.
Gerard Essink, previously leader for Univar's Iberian business, has been promoted to director, strategic planning and development.
David Jukes, formerly ceo of Distrupol and regional director Univar UK/Ireland, Nordic, has moved up to vp, sales and marketing EMEA. Jukes will lead all regional teams, Distrupol and RW Greef/Marnic and central sales and marketing teams in his new role.
Nicolas Lehmann, formerly general manager for Univar France, becomes vp, supplier and product management EMEA. He will lead central procurement, product management and supplier relations activities.
Christophe Jacob has been appointed general manager for France. He joins Univar from Armstrong Building Products where he was md South Europe.
Mirko Schnitzler will join Univar on 14 September as general manager for Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Eastern Europe. He joins from Celanese where he is currently global commercial director for Celanese Emulsions.
For Iberia, Claus Folke Jensen has been appointed general manager and Nigel Hayes takes the same role for the UK and Ireland.