The Chemical Show: Leadership Conversations on Strategy, Supply Chain, Innovation, Talent and Trends

Chemical Industry Leadership and Trust: Highlights from The Chemical Summit 2026 Day 1 - Ep. 284

Fresh from the 2026 Chemical Summit, Victoria Meyer recaps a dynamic day of leadership conversations and industry insights. Day 1 focused on executing advantage in today’

MARKETS: How Hyperscaling and Data Centers Influence Chemical Demand and Innovation with Jan Kalfus of S&P Global - Ep. 283

Jan Kalfus, Head of Americas Chemical Advisory at S&P Global Energy, joins Victoria Meyer for a fast-paced exploration of how AI and data center growth are reshaping the

INSIGHT: Chemical Industry Paradox: Is Bigger Still Better - Ep. 282

Victoria Meyer returns solo to examine a pivotal question for chemical industry leaders: Does bigger still mean better when it comes to company and asset scale? With rest

CEO: How Executive Orders are Reshaping Chemical Imports and Compliance with Noushin Shamsili of NUCO Logistics - Ep. 281

New executive orders and tougher enforcement are raising the stakes for trade compliance in the chemical industry. Victoria Meyer sits down with Noushin Shamsili, CEO of

INSIGHT: What Chemical Industry Deals Signal About the Future - Ep. 280

Industry headlines are driving strategic shifts in the chemical sector, and Victoria Meyer gives her candid perspective on what these major moves really mean for industry

Navigating Economic Shifts and Industry Trends with Martha Moore, Chief Economist at American Chemistry Council - Ep. 279

Chief Economist Martha Moore of the American Chemistry Council joins Victoria Meyer to unpack the latest economic realities and policy challenges shaping the chemical ind

Strait of Hormuz & Red Sea Crisis Continues with Farid Tahvildari of NUCO Logistics - Ep. 278

This episode of The Chemical Show features Farid Tahvildari, Managing Director of NUCO Logistics. Returning to the podcast, Farid provides a straightforward analysis of t

INSIGHT: Leadership Under Pressure: When Everything Demands Your Attention - Ep. 277

Facing increasing demands, complex organizational shifts, and economic uncertainty, many leaders in the chemical industry are under more pressure than ever. In this episo

INSIGHT: What's Ahead for Chemicals? | Insights from 2Q2026 Chemical Earnings - Ep. 276

Victoria Meyer breaks down second quarter 2026 earnings results from across the chemical industry, pulling out the trends, strategies, and market shifts that matter to bu

Beyond Price: Building Competitive Advantage with Bob Tauchen of Coim - Ep. 275

Navigating growth, leadership, and innovation in polyurethanes, Robert (Bob) Tauchen, VP of Polyurethanes at the Coim Group, joins Victoria Meyer for an expert look at ho

Talent Shifts Reshaping the Chemical Industry with Geoff Smith of Mercer - Ep. 274

On this episode of The Chemical Show, Geoff Smith, partner at Mercer, joins Victoria Meyer to unpack what’s really changing in the chemical industry’s talent landscape. D

How AI Is Transforming Chemical Shipping and Supply Chains with Josh Luby of Veson Nautical - Ep. 273

AI is fundamentally changing the game for maritime shipping and supply chain management, especially when global disruptions and unstructured data make traditional approac

CEO: From Transformation to Advantage with Hexion’s Michael Lefenfeld (Revisited) - Ep. 272

With the 2026 Chemical Summit on the horizon and Michael Lefenfeld set as the keynote speaker, this timely re-release spotlights his leadership at Hexion as the company m

INSIGHT: Mid-Year Reset Checklist for Leaders (2026 Edition) - Ep. 271

Download the Executive Discussion Guide: https://www.thechemicalshow.com/midyear  How do you reset your business and leadership strategy when the world refuses to stick

China’s Opportunistic Moves and Changing Dynamics in Asia’s Chemical Industry with John Richardson - Ep. 270

John Richardson, Director of Market Insights at ICIS, joins host Victoria Meyer to unpack the turbulence of 2026 in the global chemical markets. John shares perspectives

INSIGHT: How Leading Companies are Reshaping Chemical Industry Landscape in 2026 - Ep. 269

Restructuring, mergers, and a fundamental reevaluation of competitive advantage are reshaping the chemical industry at a rapid pace. Host Victoria Meyer reviews recent he

INSIGHT: 5 Critical Success Factors for Enterprise AI Success | Beyond the Chat Prompt with Victoria King Meyer - Ep. 268

What truly sets apart companies succeeding with AI from those still stuck in pilot mode? Host Victoria Meyer unpacks the five critical capabilities every organization nee

Unlocking ROI with AI in Chemicals | Insights from Kendall Justiniano - Ep. 267

On this episode of The Chemical Show, Victoria Meyer talks with Kendall Justiniano, Managing Director of Growth Arc Advisors, about the state of AI in the chemical indust

INSIGHT: Business of Beauty: 5 Key Insights from NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2026 - Ep. 266

Fresh from NYSCC Suppliers' Day, host Victoria Meyer shares key updates on the changes shaping personal care. This episode covers top takeaways for chemical suppliers, ma

Tech Transfer, Innovation, and the Future of Chemicals with Cameron Begley - Ep. 265

Turning groundbreaking ideas into real market value is more challenging than most realize. Victoria Meyer and Cameron Begley, host of Tech Transfer Talk (sponsored by Spi