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Pilot Chemical Names Jesse Jefferis VP of Growth & Innovation

Jefferis brings 25 years of specialty chemical experience in business development, innovation, commercialization, and technical leadership.

Pilot Chemical Company, a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical manufacturer, has appointed Jesse Jefferis as vice president of growth and innovation. 

Jefferis brings 25 years of specialty chemical experience in growth strategy, business development, innovation, commercialization, and technical leadership.

Jefferis will lead Pilot’s enterprise growth agenda, overseeing innovation and commercialization, market development, technical service, strategic partnerships, and inorganic growth. He will report to Pilot Chemical Chief Executive Officer Christian MacIver.

Jefferis most recently served as global director of sustainable growth and innovation at Stepan. Earlier in his career, he held commercial, business development, and technical leadership roles at BASF, HFI, and Colgate-Palmolive. 

“We are pleased to welcome Jesse to Pilot,” said MacIver. “His ability to connect customer needs with market opportunities and innovation will be instrumental as we strengthen our growth pipeline, develop new solutions, and create greater value for our customers.”

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