Aug 05, 2015. /Lesprom Network/. WestRock Company announced that D. Michael Wilson will be the CEO of the company's specialty chemicals business that is expected to become a publicly traded company, Ingevity, early next year as a result of a spin-off from WestRock. He will join the company on September 1, 2015.

"Michael Wilson brings breadth and depth of specialty chemicals experience to Ingevity," said Steve Voorhees, CEO of WestRock. "His exceptional leadership skills and outstanding track record of delivering results will serve Ingevity and its stockholders well."

Michael comes to Ingevity from Albemarle Corporation where he most recently served as executive vice president leading Albemarle's Performance Chemicals business.

WestRock Company aspires to be the premier partner and unrivaled provider of paper and packaging solutions in consumer and corrugated markets.