The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce the appointments of two new directors, Michael Henningsen, Ph.D., and Graeme Roan, Ph.D.

A highly knowledgeable industrial chemist, Henningsen developed extensive global leadership experience over a more than 30-year career with BASF. Initially joining BASF AG as a lab manager, he rose through roles of increasing responsibility to become director of global product development for the intermediates division of BASF SE. Henningsen has built on his expertise in epoxy chemistry and applications, wind energy, and project management to author/co-author 45 patents and 15 papers.

Henningsen studied chemistry at the University of Hannover, where he earned his doctorate, and Imperial College, London. He is fluent in German and English.

“ChemQuest is a consulting firm well-known in the industry for its in-depth knowledge and tremendous expertise,” Henningsen said. “I am very excited to join the ChemQuest team and draw on my experience in the specialty chemicals and materials industries to contribute to the success of our clients.”

Roan is an accomplished global strategy and market manager with a robust history of crafting and implementing innovative marketing strategies for technical products in the specialty chemicals sector. Throughout his extensive career, he has held a range of technical and business development roles with companies such as ICI Acrylics, Henkel, and CCT Tapes. Most recently, Roan served as global strategy and market manager for Synthomer.

Roan has been an active supporter of the Pressure Sensitive Tape Council, having served as chair of the Marketing Committee and Education Committee. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Strathclyde and a doctorate in chemistry from the University of Nottingham.

“I have known ChemQuest in the adhesives industry for many years and met with multiple members of the team at trade shows and events. As an organization, they have always presented deep insight and knowledge through their well-regarded consultants in both market and technical areas,” Roan said. “With my Ph.D. background in chemistry and time spent in both technical roles and marketing/business development roles across the adhesives industry, I look forward to adding insight and awareness to client projects to help achieve success.”

Both Henningsen and Roan will support clients in ChemQuest’s Business Strategy & Transformation, Technology Development, and M&A Advisory Services pillars. In addition, Henningsen will also bring his expertise to projects related to Operational & Manufacturing Efficiencies.

“I’m thrilled to welcome individuals with such exceptional global knowledge and experience to our already strong international team,” said Daniel Murad, ChemQuest CEO. “Located in Germany, Michael possesses an entrepreneurial and customer-focused mentality combined with a deep technical background. Likewise, Graeme has worked in the UK, China, and here in the U.S., developing and leveraging his understanding of market dynamics to lead cross-functional teams toward global market penetration. I’m very much looking forward to hearing their insights and seeing how they help support our clients in developing and achieving their strategic objectives.”