As the year begins, Cefic further reinforces its Leadership teams, with new appointments, further strengthening the association’s capacity to support Europe’s chemical industry through an increasingly complex global policy landscape.
The reinforced structure includes:
- Leila Faramarzi as Executive Director Petrochemical
- Eric De Deckere as Executive Director Innovation
- Marleen Pauwels as Executive Director Halogens Industry Sector and HSSE, Responsible Care & Supply Chain
- Liesbeth Timmermans as Executive Director Legal Affairs and Operations
Together, these appointments underline Cefic’s commitment to effective industrial policy, responsible production, and innovation-driven growth for the European chemical industry.
Voices from Cefic’s strengthened Leadership Team
Leila Faramarzi, Executive Director Petrochemical
Creating the conditions for the chemical industry to operate and transition competitively in Europe keeps capability, skills, and investment at home. Affordable energy, workable regulation, and realistic transition pathways are central to sustaining Europe’s industrial competence. Read more about Leila.
Eric De Deckere, Executive Director Innovation said:
I look forward to supporting the chemical companies driving innovation for safer and more sustainable processes and products. Innovation is key for the sector to stay competitive and to succeed in the transition. Together with a strong team and the innovation leads from our member companies, we will work closely with stakeholders to shape an ambitious innovation agenda for a resilient chemical industry.
Marleen Pauwels, Executive Director Halogens Industry Sector and HSSE, Responsible Care & Supply Chain:
I’m truly honoured to take over another highly skilled team at Cefic. We’ve made a flying start, diving into the Environmental Omnibus while continuing to strengthen Responsible Care® and sharpen our focus on logistics, ensuring raw materials reach our plants and products reach our customers. Looking forward to the journey ahead together!
Liesbeth Timmermans, Executive Director Legal Affairs and Operation
I am honored to take the lead on Cefic’s operations, extending my role from Legal Affairs to all support services enabling Cefic to thrive as a leading trade federation. With the current economic challenges, my aim is to further build resilience within the organisation and continue the best quality of service for our members.
