Happi Staff12.08.20
Azelis Americas, a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients in North America, has hired Eduardo Salinas as managing director Latin America (LATAM).
Salinas will lead the expansion of Azelis Americas in Latin America and report to CEO of Americas, Frank Bergonzi. Under Salinas’ leadership, Azelis Americas is now poised for further geographic expansion in LATAM, as the company continues to implement its M&A strategy.
Bergonzi, CEO and president, Azelis Americas stated, “Latin America is a critically important region in our expansion plans. We continue to be committed to increasing our presence in the region both, organically and via acquisition and require additional resources to execute our plan. Eduardo has the unique experience, qualifications and knowledge of the region to fulfil these goals. We will continue to leverage our existing assets and our strong relationships with key principals in the US and Canada”
Salinas, remarked, “It is an honor to join a globally renowned, world class specialty chemical distributor in Azelis. I know what a great organization Azelis is.”
Prior to joining Azelis, Salinas was a co-founder of High Chem Specialties Mexico; a specialty chemical distributor in Mexico. His career started at Eastman Chemicals as sales manager, then he moved to Air Products as business manager for Latin America before running High Chem Specialties in Mexico City.
Salinas has a Chemical Engineering Degree from UNAM, Mexico City and an MBA from ITAM University of Mexico City.
Salinas will lead the expansion of Azelis Americas in Latin America and report to CEO of Americas, Frank Bergonzi. Under Salinas’ leadership, Azelis Americas is now poised for further geographic expansion in LATAM, as the company continues to implement its M&A strategy.
Bergonzi, CEO and president, Azelis Americas stated, “Latin America is a critically important region in our expansion plans. We continue to be committed to increasing our presence in the region both, organically and via acquisition and require additional resources to execute our plan. Eduardo has the unique experience, qualifications and knowledge of the region to fulfil these goals. We will continue to leverage our existing assets and our strong relationships with key principals in the US and Canada”
Salinas, remarked, “It is an honor to join a globally renowned, world class specialty chemical distributor in Azelis. I know what a great organization Azelis is.”
Prior to joining Azelis, Salinas was a co-founder of High Chem Specialties Mexico; a specialty chemical distributor in Mexico. His career started at Eastman Chemicals as sales manager, then he moved to Air Products as business manager for Latin America before running High Chem Specialties in Mexico City.
Salinas has a Chemical Engineering Degree from UNAM, Mexico City and an MBA from ITAM University of Mexico City.