John Loudermilk appointed Chief Executive Officer at Birla Carbon

Published on : 10 August 2021

In his previous role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), Loudermilk played a key part in shaping the Vision of Birla Carbon.

Mumbai/Marietta, USA, August 09, 2021 – Birla Carbon announced the appointment of John Loudermilk to Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Birla Carbon, effective August 1, 2021. As CEO, Mr Loudermilk will lead all aspects of Birla Carbon, a leading global supplier of carbon black.

Commenting on the appointment, Dr Santrupt Misra, Group Director, Carbon Black; Director, Chemicals; and Director, Group HR of Aditya Birla Group said, "Birla Carbon has been on a transformation journey for the last few years and John has played a pivotal role in leading this change. His deep insights into workings of global business and understanding of the Carbon Black business and its customers make him most suited to lead Birla Carbon through the next stage of its growth, premised on innovation and purpose. I wish John all success in this endeavour.”

In his previous role of Chief Operating Officer (COO), Loudermilk played a key part in shaping the Vision of Birla Carbon to be the most respected, dynamic and sustainable global carbon black manufacturer through increased focus on customers and innovation in a manner that is consistent with the company’s Purpose to “Share the Strength”.  He has been instrumental in leading the company through many of its recent initiatives, including the launch of the CONTINUATM brand of sustainable carbonaceous materials and remains focused on operational excellence as an important part of the company’s future success.

Loudermilk holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.

Source - Industrial Automation Magazine