Albemarle Announces CEO Succession Plan

Albemarle Announces CEO Succession Plan

Ragnar Udd Appointed President and CEO, Effective February 1, 2027 Kent Masters to Serve as Executive Chairman CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --...

Albemarle Names Ragnar Udd as Next CEO, Kent Masters to Become Executive Chairman

Albemarle Corporation said in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that it has appointed Ragnar "Rag" Udd as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2027. The post Albemarle Names Ragnar Udd as Next CEO, Kent...

Albemarle Names BHP Executive Ragnar Udd as Next CEO

Albemarle has named BHP executive Ragnar "Rag" Udd as its next president and chief executive officer, setting up a leadership transition at one of the world's largest lithium producers as the company navigates a volatile battery-metals market. Udd will take over on February 1, 2027, and will also…