Carus’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Andy Johnston as the organization’s next President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Johnston will join Carus on the 28th of September and brings over 30 years of global experience in the chemical industry. Most recently, he served as Group Vice President, Composites of Ashland LLC (NYSE:ASH) where he led the business to record sales and EBITDA growth. During his twenty-five-year tenure at Ashland, Johnston led multiple businesses and developed and executed numerous strategic growth initiatives, including acquisitions, global expansion, and innovation pipeline management. Prior to that, Johnston spent nine years at ICI PLC in the United Kingdom and the US, where he served in a variety of technology and business leadership positions.
“We are thrilled and excited to welcome Andy to the next chapter in Carus’ growth strategy, as our next President & CEO,” said Inga Carus, Chairman. “Andy has served in a variety of senior leadership roles and has a history of developing and executing new growth strategies. He has successfully demonstrated the ability to innovate and grow both the sales and EBITDA of multiple businesses.”
Johnston is a graduate of the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland where he earned a degree in Pure and Applied Chemistry. He also holds an MBA from The Ohio State University.
“I am honored to lead Carus, a company with a stellar reputation and a long, distinguished history. I am energized by the opportunity to work with Inga, the current leadership team, and employees around the world to continue strengthening the company, increase global sales, and deliver on the Board’s vision for Carus,” said Johnston.
Celebrating 100 years in 2015, Carus is an environmental company that produces and supplies products, equipment, and services for water treatment, air purification, and remediation. Carus is a member of the American Chemistry Council and actively participates in the industry’s award-winning Responsible Care® initiative, sharing a common commitment to improve environmental, health, safety and security performance.
(Image Caption: Andy Johnston, President & CEO)