Is Recovery on the Horizon? Hard Realities Facing Petrochemicals in 2026 with John Stekla of Perin Resources - Ep. 245

Global oversupply, uncertain demand, and tough cost structures are reshaping the chemical industry, leaving many companies facing unprecedented challe...

15-Minute Leadership Reset: Your Year-End Momentum Plan - Ep. 244

Leaders who finish strong in December are the ones who start January ahead—both in focus and momentum. Victoria Meyer offers a practical 15-minute lea...

What to Take to Thanksgiving Dinner: 5 Truths Shaping the Chemical Industry - Ep. 243

What’s the one thing you should always bring to Thanksgiving dinner? According to host Victoria Meyer, it’s a great conversation starter—especially ab...

Chemical Industry Q3 Results: Key Trends, Risks, and 2026 Strategy Guidance - Ep. 242

The chemical industry is navigating its longest down cycle in two decades, with oversupply, weak demand, and tariff uncertainty shaping a challenging...

Energy and Chemical Industry Outlook for 2026 with S&P Global - Ep. 241

Geopolitics, energy volatility, and persistent oversupply are reshaping the global chemical industry as 2025 draws to a close. Victoria Meyer sits dow...

Inside Syensqo’s Innovation Engine: AI, Customer Impact & Growth with CTIO Mike Finelli - Ep. 240

What does it take to transform a legacy chemical business into a cutting-edge innovation engine? Mike Finelli, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer...

How TFS Is Transforming Sustainable Procurement Across Chemical Companies - Ep. 239

Accelerating sustainability through industry-wide collaboration is changing how chemical companies approach procurement, carbon reduction, and risk ma...

Turning Industrial Efficiency into Real-World Sustainability with ACC’s Mitch Toomey - Ep. 238

Efficiency and innovation have quietly embedded sustainability into the DNA of the chemical industry—long before the hype cycles and regulatory pressu...

Insights from Chemical Summit 2025: Culture, Agility, and Technology - Ep 237

People and culture are at the heart of transformation in an AI-enabled world—especially for chemical industry leaders navigating rapid change. Host Vi...

Chemical Industry Transformation: Startup Mindset with Jimmy Jett of Integrity Biochem - Ep. 236

Taking on a 100-year-old industry with a startup mentality requires equal parts resilience, adaptability, and trust. Jimmy Jett, CEO of Integrity Bioc...

Surviving the Long Downturn: Dewey Johnson of Chemical Market Analytics on Chemicals, Strategy, and Change - Ep. 235

Oversupply, uncertainty, and shifting global forces are reshaping the chemical industry in unprecedented ways. Dewey Johnson, Senior Vice President of...

Q4 2025 Priorities: How Chemical Leaders Can Position For 2026 Success - Ep. 234

As the chemical industry closes out a turbulent 2025, leaders are facing another critical inflection point. In this solo episode, host Victoria Meyer...

Modern Pricing Challenges and Value Drivers in the Chemical Industry with James Hogan of Simon-Kucher - Ep. 233

Pricing remains one of the most powerful yet often misunderstood levers for growth and profitability in the chemical industry. James Hogan, partner at...

Accelerating the Speed of Decisions with Knowde CEO Ali Amin-Javaheri - Ep. 232

The chemical industry is facing a new wave of digital transformation, with artificial intelligence and data integration promising tangible productivit...

Inside Carpenter Company’s Evolution: CEO Brad Beauchamp Discusses Acquisitions, Company Culture, and European Strategy - Ep. 231

How does a 75-year-old manufacturing company successfully transform through bold acquisitions and shifting market conditions? Brad Beauchamp, Presiden...

What Employers and Employees Really Want with Milan Taylor of Mercer - Ep. 230

How companies manage people and talent is rapidly changing—especially in the chemical industry where agility, performance, and well-being are now crit...

Q2 Earnings Insights: Leading Through Chemical Industry Transformation - Ep. 229

Economic uncertainty, supply chain complexity, and shifting global demand are shaping the chemical industry’s trajectory as businesses wrap up Q2 2025...

Lessons in Change: Adapting Technology, Data, and People in the Modern Shipping Industry - Ep. 228

How is artificial intelligence changing the world of maritime shipping and the broader chemical industry supply chain? Victoria Meyer speaks with Per...

2026 Strategy Starts Now: Economic Forecasts for Chemical Executives - Ep. 227

With business leaders facing volatile headlines and uncertainty heading into 2026, understanding the real economic signals has never mattered more. Pr...

How Allied Microbiota Tackles PFAS and Pollution Through Biotech with Ray Sambrotto - Ep. 226

Can environmental biotech finally crack the code on PFAS, “forever chemicals,” and other persistent pollutants? Ray Sambrotto, CEO of Allied Microbiot...

Fostering Innovation: Practical Takeaways for Business Leaders in Mature Industries - Ep. 225

At the midpoint of 2025, the chemical industry is navigating a turbulent landscape marked by geopolitical conflicts, trade uncertainties, and shifting...

Lummus Technology CEO Leon de Bruyn on Culture, Innovation, and the Future of Process Technology - Ep. 224

How does a century-old technology company stay at the forefront of industrial innovation? Leon de Bruyn, CEO of Lummus Technology, joins host Victoria...

Transforming Hexion: CEO Michael Lefenfeld on Innovation, AI, and Leading With Customer Focus - Ep. 223

Transforming a 150-year-old chemical business into a technology-driven solutions provider requires both innovative thinking and strategic agility. Mic...

How Chemical Leaders Can Thrive: Mentoring, Feedback, and Navigating Challenge with Jeff Hancher - Ep. 222

Great leadership is forged through adversity, not comfort. Leadership expert Jeff Hancher joins host Victoria Meyer to explore the evolving challenges...

Five Key Questions for Jennifer Abril: Leadership, Transformation, and the Future of Chemicals - Ep. 221

Leadership transitions can shape the future of entire industries. With Jennifer Abril stepping into the role of President and CEO at the American Clea...

View from the East - Petrochemical Markets - with John Richardson of ICIS - Ep. 220

Is China’s strategic push for chemical self-sufficiency reshaping the global petrochemical landscape? John Richardson, senior consultant at ICIS, join...

What's Missing and What's Hot at NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2025 - Ep. 219

Performance is taking center stage in the beauty and personal care ingredients sector, as revealed on the floor of NYSCC Suppliers Day 2025. Host Vict...

Classic Replay: Sustainability & Leadership with Bonnie Tully of Evonik - Ep. 218

Personal Care Ingredients Market Trends with Sunanda Desai of Kline & Co - Ep. 217

Innovation and uncertainty are reshaping the personal care ingredients market, driven by pressures ranging from sustainability and natural ingredient...

Mid-Year Reset: Smart Moves For Leaders In Uncertain Times - Ep. 216

Uncertainty is the new normal for the chemical industry, but leaders still need to make smart decisions that drive business forward. Victoria Meyer ta...

How Crisis Communications Strategies Enable Fast Response with Gerard Braud - Ep. 215

The speed of communication during a crisis can determine whether a company maintains control of its story or loses it to speculation and misinformatio...

Essential Career Advice for New Graduates - Ep. 214

Starting your career is more than landing that first job—it’s about building a foundation for lifelong growth and opportunity. With graduation season...

Tariffs and Trade Wars with Joseph Chang and Al Greenwood of ICIS - Ep. 213

Tariffs are shaking up the global chemical industry this year, creating uncertainty and shifting longstanding trade routes in unexpected ways. Victori...

How Dr. Charlie Landis Bridges Science and Market in Chemical Innovations - Ep. 212

What happens when scientific curiosity collides with entrepreneurial spirit? Dr. Charlie Landis shares his journey from studying geochemistry to becom...

Surviving the Chemical Down Cycle: Strategies for Sustainability and Innovation - Ep. 211

As the world faces one of the longest chemical downcycles and a shifting global dynamic, Kendall Justiniano, founder and managing director of GrowthAr...

Celebrating 4 Years of The Chemical Show: Victoria Meyer Shares Her Journey, Industry Insights, and What's Next - Ep. 210

Celebrating four years of chemical insights, Victoria Meyer takes a unique look back at what started as an ambitious idea and has now transformed into...

Why Localization Matters in Global Sustainability with Jennifer Holmgren of LanzaTech - Ep. 209

Journey into the world of commercial carbon recycling with Victoria Meyer and Jennifer Holmgren, CEO of LanzaTech, a groundbreaking company developing...

Transforming Money Mindsets - Insights from CFO and Author Audrey Faust - Ep. 208

Explore the transformative journey of financial empowerment with Audrey Faust, a financial expert dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs master thei...

From Legacy To Innovation: Pilot Chemical's Path Forward With Christian MacIver -Ep. 207

Join Victoria Meyer as she unravels the dynamic journey of growth and transformation at Pilot Chemical with Christian MacIver, the company's President...

Women in Leadership: Road to the C-Suite with Emelia Nosser, Kristin Corbitt, Angie Griffin - Ep. 206

Learn how to reach the C-suite from women who've led the way in the chemical industry. Victoria Meyer hosts an enlightening panel discussion featuring...