Univar Solutions Announces Leadership Evolution
President and Chief Executive Officer, David Jukes, will transition into the role of Executive Chair effective July 1, 2026
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced a leadership evolution that supports the Company's continued growth and strategic transformation. As Univar Solutions continues to focus on creating value across all segments of its business, the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, David Jukes, will transition into the role of Executive Chair.
Effective July 1, the Executive Chair will work closely with the leadership team and the Board of Directors to provide strategic oversight, ensure continuity, execution, and support long-term enterprise priorities. This transition reflects the Company's confidence in its leadership bench and its readiness for the next phase of value creation.
The organizational evolution aligns Univar Solutions around distinct, customer-focused segments:
- Chemical Distribution & Services: Led by Chief Executive Officer, Robert (Bob) Craycraft and focused on bringing together a full portfolio of chemistries with a robust global logistics network to provide best-in-class, local service.
- Ingredients + Specialties: Led by Chief Executive Officer, Nicholas (Nick) Powell and dedicated to serving targeted industries with a premier portfolio of specialty chemicals and ingredients supported by a global network of formulation labs and test kitchens to solve technical challenges and help bring better products to market, faster.
- ChemPoint: Will continue to help suppliers and customers uncover new opportunities for growth through on demand creation and multi-channel digital marketing campaigns for a wide range of chemicals and ingredients.
Each Chief Executive Officer will report to the Board, reinforcing accountability and strategic clarity.
"This evolution marks an important milestone for Univar Solutions," said President and Chief Executive Officer, David Jukes. "This next step is the culmination of a thoughtful succession plan developed in close partnership with our Board, and I look forward to continuing my focus on long‑term strategy, governance, and with advancing external relationships as well as partnerships for the Company," said Jukes.
Each segment will operate with increased autonomy, accountability, and agility, enabling sharper focus on customer needs, market dynamics, and innovation while maintaining the Company's shared enterprise capabilities, culture, and values. As a result of this evolution, Nicholas (Nick) Alexos will transition from Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer to becoming a member of the Univar Solutions' Board of Directors.
"Nick's many contributions—particularly during our transition from a public to a private company—have been significant. I am deeply grateful for his partnership and look forward to working with him as a member of our Board," added Jukes. "Our more focused structure builds on the strength of our platforms, empowers our teams to work closer with customers, and positions the Company to compete and grow more effectively across diverse end markets. I look forward to supporting our leadership team as we execute this next chapter."
Any additional leadership announcements aligned with the divisional structure will be communicated on an as needed basis.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With one of the industry's largest private transportation fleets and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
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