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Speciality Sessions

Natasha Klymczuk
Leadership
Chemicals
Distribution
Artificial Intelligence
Private Equity
IMCD
Sasol
Mergers and Acquisitions
Chemicals Industry
Socma
Sustainability
Technikraft
Dow
Specialty Chemicals Industry
European Chemical Industry
Azelis
Synthomer
Leadership Resilience
Industry Evolution
Education

Speciality Sessions is a podcast by Kelham Partners, the executive search and talent advisory firm for the global Specialty Chemicals & Ingredients sector. Hosted by Natasha Klymczuk, it explores the people, ideas, and trends shaping the industry; from transformation and sustainability to innovation, culture, and careers. Conversations that connect science, leadership, and the people driving chang... more

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In this episode of Speciality Sessions, Natasha speaks to Thoralf Gliese, Chief Commercial Officer at Omya.

With more than 20 years inside one of the world’s leading specialty materials businesses, Thoralf shares his perspective on transferable skil... more

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In this episode of Speciality Sessions, Natasha speaks to Chris Brown, VP ESG at Synthomer.

From starting his career in environmental engineering to leading ESG strategy at one of the world’s leading specialty polymer businesses, Chris shares a comm... more

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In the first episode of Season 2 of Speciality Sessions, Natasha speaks to Anna Bertona, CEO of Azelis.

From entering the chemicals industry without a traditional background, to leading one of the world’s top distribution businesses, Anna shares a c... more

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In this final episode of the first series of "Speciality Sessions," host Natasha Klymczuk sits down with Christian Kohlpaintner, a seasoned leader in the chemical industry, to discuss the art of resilience and leadership.

Christian shares insights ... more

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Most chemical industry leaders don’t get the recognition they deserve — but Jenn Klein is changing that. As CEO of SOCMA, she reveals how the specialty chemical sector touches our daily lives in more ways than we realise, from water safety to electro... more

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In this episode, Bernd Schneider, Global Co-Head of Chemicals at Stifel, discusses the intricacies of M&A in the chemical industry, addressing misconceptions, the impact of ownership changes, and the evolving landscape of buyers.

He shares insights... more

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In this episode, Natasha Klymczuk interviews Martin John, CEO of KRAHN Chemie Group, discussing his transition from a large manufacturing company to a more agile distribution role. Martin shares insights on leadership, the importance of chemistry in ... more

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In this episode of Specialty Sessions, host Natasha Klymczuk speaks with Antje Gerber, EVP INTERNATIONAL CHEMICALS at Sasol, about the company's transformation in the chemical industry, its South African heritage, and the importance of leadership dur... more

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Chris Brown
Vice President of ESG at Synthomer
Synthomer
Episode: Session #12 | Beyond Compliance: Chris Brown on Sustainability & Commercial Value
Anna Bertona
CEO of Azelis
Azelis
Episode: Session #11 | Leadership Without All The Answers: Anna Bertona on Judgement, Complexity and Building Teams
Christian Kohlpaintner
Former CEO of Brenntag; Supervisory board member at Evonik
Evonik
Episode: Session #10 | Stay Calm and Carry On: Christian Kohlpaintner on Resilience in Leadership
Jenn Klein
CEO of Socma
Socma - Society of Chemical Manufacturers and Affiliates
Episode: Session #9 | Mistakes Can Change the Course of History: Jenn Klein on Resilience of the Chemical Industry
Bernd Schneider
Global Head of Chemicals and Managing Director at Stifel
Stifel
Episode: Session #8 | The Financial Side of Chemicals: Dr Bernd Schneider on M&A and Value Creation
Martin John
CEO of KRAHN Chemie
KRAHN Chemie
Episode: Session #7 | Passion and Discipline in Practice: Martin John on Leading Through Transformation
Antje Gerber
EVP at Seysol, leading Sasol's international chemicals business
Sasol
Episode: Session #6 | Dare and Care: Antje Gerber on Leading Transformation Through Cycle Pressure
Marcus Jordan
CEO of IMCD
IMCD
Episode: Session #5 | From Chemist to CEO: Marcus Jordan on Careers, Courage and Change
Andrew Warmington
Editor of Speciality Chemicals Magazine
Speciality Chemicals Magazine
Episode: Session #4 | From Print to Pixels: Andrew Warmington on Trade Media, Trust and Telling the Industry’s Story

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Natasha Klymczuk
Host of Speciality Sessions

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Session #12 | Beyond Compliance: Chris Brown on Sustainability & Commercial Value
Q: What's something you've changed your mind about over the course of your career?
Chris describes shifting his view on the CFO's role in sustainability and the personal evolution from impostor syndrome to recognizing the strategic value of sustainability.
Session #12 | Beyond Compliance: Chris Brown on Sustainability & Commercial Value
Q: In B2B chemical markets, how much control do customers have over the direction of innovation?
Customers closer to the end product have greater influence; those further up the value chain have different leverage, and partnerships with commercial teams help drive customer-aligned innovation.
Session #12 | Beyond Compliance: Chris Brown on Sustainability & Commercial Value
Q: How do you balance timing of innovation with market readiness and avoid pushing solutions too early or too late?
The discussion covers aligning product readiness with market needs, engaging customers early, and balancing speed with risk in innovation adoption.
Session #12 | Beyond Compliance: Chris Brown on Sustainability & Commercial Value
Q: What benefits have you seen from properly equipping your commercial teams for sustainable innovation?
Properly involving commercial teams accelerates value-based conversations with customers, aligns sustainability with business outcomes, and strengthens long-term partnerships.
Session #12 | Beyond Compliance: Chris Brown on Sustainability & Commercial Value
Q: And what does good look like in the context of 20 years, 30 years' time?
The guest discusses transitioning from linear to circular production systems and embedding circular value chains to maximize resource efficiency and resilience.

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A cutting-edge interview series focused on leadership, transformation, sustainability, and commercial strategy within the chemicals sector. Across episodes, guests include CEOs, heads of distribution, investment bankers, and industry advocates who discuss how sustainability, regulation, digital tools, and organizational change drive value for customers and shareholders. The conversations often center on leadership resilience, building high-performing teams, go-to-market evolution, M&A activity, and the role of technology and data in shaping the industry's future. A standout quality is the blend of practitioner-focused insights with strategic context, plus a pattern of practical takeaways for leaders navigating complex markets, regulatory en... more

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2. Anna Bertona
3. Christian Kohlpaintner
4. Jenn Klein
5. Bernd Schneider
6. Martin John
7. Antje Gerber
8. Marcus Jordan

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