Executive leadership changes at Trinseo

Trinseo announced a number of leadership changes to add depth to the executive team, and in support of the company’s continued emphasis on governance and succession planning.

According to Chris Pappas, President and CEO of Trinseo, the company is establishing the COO position as an interim role as the company implements a number of strategic initiatives that must be integrated into our businesses.

Named as Chief Operating Office (COO) is Martin Pugh. Mr. Pugh, a former Senior Vice President and Business President for Performance Materials, will report to Chris Pappas, President and CEO of Trinseo. In this newly created interim role, Mr. Pugh will elevate his focus to stimulate and support cross-business optimization initiatives; lead, mentor and partner with the new Business Presidents on key strategic business issues; and support strategic efforts across the company.

Tim Stedman will join Trinseo as Senior Vice President and Business President, Basic Plastics and Feedstocks. Mr. Stedman was most recently Business Director, Basic Chemicals, at ExxonMobil Chemical.  

Hayati Yarkadas will join Trinseo as Senior Vice President and Business President, Performance Materials. Mr. Yarkadas was most recently Senior Vice President and General Manager, Europe, for Tate & Lyle.  

In addition, the following leadership changes, new appointments were recently announced in the business units.
All roles are effective November 1, 2015.