IMCD appoints Martin Wolf as Managing Director for China
Wolf’s priority will be to build on that foundation and capture upcoming opportunities for suppliers, customers, and employees.
CHINA – IMCD, a leading global partner in the sales, distribution, and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has named Martin Wolf as Managing Director for China, effective 13 October 2026.
Wolf brings more than two decades of international chemical-industry experience, gained primarily at BASF through business and operational management positions across Greater China, Asia-Pacific, and Europe.
He holds a Master’s degree in Business Management from Vienna University of Economics and Business, studied Sinology at the University of Vienna, and speaks Chinese.
In his new position, Wolf will focus on expanding IMCD’s China business and deepening relationships with both suppliers and customers, building on the strong foundation established by the local team.
IMCD CEO Marcus Jordan welcomed the appointment, saying, “I am excited to welcome Martin Wolf to IMCD.”
“China is a business with strong partnerships, a great team and real momentum. With his experience and market knowledge, I’m confident that Martin will continue to drive our business in China forward.”
The appointment comes shortly after IMCD Group recently appointed Walter Ripple as Executive Vice President, Commercial, US, in a newly created role.
The appointment reflects IMCD’s continued investment in its commercial capabilities in the United States, with a focus on strengthening supplier and customer relationships, improving portfolio performance, and accelerating organic growth.
Ripple joins IMCD from Avient Corporation, where he spent more than 27 years in sales and senior leadership positions.
His previous roles included Vice President, Sustainability; Vice President and General Manager of Global Elastomers; and Vice President and General Manager of Americas Specialty Engineered Materials.
He brings extensive experience in commercial and portfolio excellence, along with a strong record of driving growth in the speciality chemicals sector.
IMCD supplies products across a broad range of industrial and life science markets. Its portfolio is organized into eight main business groups: Advanced Materials, Beauty & Personal Care, Coatings & Construction, Food & Nutrition, Home Care & Industrial & Institutional (I&I), Industrial Solutions, Lubricants & Energy, and Pharmaceuticals.
Within these segments, IMCD offers specialty chemicals such as resins, additives, pigments, fillers, adhesives, sealants, surfactants, rheology modifiers, emulsifiers, active cosmetic ingredients, performance polymers, lubricant additives, base oils, pharmaceutical excipients, agrochemical ingredients, water treatment chemicals, process aids, and specialty materials for electronics, automotive, construction, packaging, and industrial manufacturing applications.
The company’s specialty chemical portfolio serves industries including paints and coatings, construction chemicals, personal care and cosmetics, detergents and cleaning products, plastics and composites, lubricants, pharmaceuticals, food processing, electronics, mining, water treatment, and renewable energy.
IMCD distributes products from leading global chemical manufacturers and provides formulation support, technical expertise, and application development services alongside its specialty chemical portfolio.
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