Buckman announced that Steven B. Buckman, President/CEO, will retire effective April 28, 2017. Steve has led the company’s nine global operating companies for more than 16 years. Junai Maharaj, currently Managing Director of Buckman Europe, Middle East and Africa, will become the CEO of Buckman effective April 28, 2017.
In addition, Kathy Buckman Gibson, Buckman International’s President and COO, will become Chairman of the Board of Directors beginning April 28, 2017. Otto Heissenberger, Jr. will retire as Chairman and plans to continue to serve as a board member.
Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with
headquarters in Memphis, Tenn., USA.
Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with worldwide customers in pulp
and paper, leather and water treatment to deliver exceptional service and
innovative specialty chemical solutions.