The award marks a career milestone for Poux-Guillaume, who took the helm at AkzoNobel in November 2022. His tenure has been defined by a focus on sustainable innovation and a massive consolidation effort that aims to create a global coatings powerhouse with nearly $17 billion in sales. ICIS CEO Dean Curtis noted that the decision reflects the industry's confidence in Poux-Guillaume's ability to drive positive impact while maintaining a robust balance sheet.
AkzoNobel CEO Greg Poux-Guillaume Named 2026 ICIS Leader of the Year
Peer recognition has secured Greg Poux-Guillaume, the chief executive of AkzoNobel, the 2026 ICIS CEO of the Year award. His selection by fellow industry leaders in the Top 40 Power Players ranking highlights his strategic management and the company's ambitious path toward a transformative merger with Axalta Coating Systems.
Selection for the honor involves a rigorous peer-voting process among the ICIS Top 40 Power Players. Candidates are evaluated on achievements across innovation, profitability, shareholder value, and ESG commitments. Poux-Guillaume brings three decades of industrial and private equity experience to the role, having previously led Sulzer and held senior positions at GE Grid Solutions and Alstom. He joins a roster of recent winners that includes executives from ADNOC, Arkema, and Dow, cementing his status among the most influential figures in the global chemical sector.
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