Lubrizol enhances additives leadership with key appointments

Lubrizol, a leading player in the additives industry, has made significant leadership appointments to bolster its customer partnerships, advance technical capabilities, and extend its leadership in the field. The company has announced the promotion of several industry veterans into key roles.

Keith Corkwell has been appointed as president of Lubrizol Additives. Corkwell, with more than 25 years of experience in various commercial and technical roles within Lubrizol, previously served as vice president of Additives Americas. His extensive experience spans multiple categories, including fuel additives, heavy-duty engine oil, driveline, and e-mobility. His leadership will now play a pivotal role in advancing the company’s strategies across global markets.

Rebecca Liebert, Lubrizol’s president and CEO, commented on Corkwell’s appointment: “Keith has been a valued member of our Additives leadership team for many years, trusted by our customers for his proactive approach, his ability to problem solve and his speed to execution. He understands the nuanced needs our customers face across the regions and markets they serve and is a great collaborator who brings teams together to meet customer needs. This appointment will drive great value for Lubrizol and our partners.” 

In addition to Corkwell’s appointment, other strategic leadership updates were announced:

– Brenna Huovie has been named vice president of Additives Americas. With nearly 30 years of experience in management, technology, and commercial roles, Huovie has been instrumental in launching strategic initiatives with regional and global impacts. Her focus will be on driving growth in the Americas market.

– Mark Davies has been appointed vice president of Additives Technology, where he will lead the global innovation and development efforts for Lubrizol’s Additives division. His 20 years of experience in technology management and R&D will support the company’s commitment to localised solutions.

– Anouska Norman takes on the role of vice president of Additives Strategic Marketing and Commercial Excellence. Norman will guide Lubrizol’s strategic roadmap, focusing on driving value for customers across various markets. Since joining Lubrizol in 2007, Norman has held several key roles in global commercial management.

These appointments reflect Lubrizol’s commitment to fostering innovation and delivering high-performance solutions to customers worldwide.