Specialty ingredients solution provider Barentz has appointed Rocky Prior as President of Performance Materials North America.
Prior will succeed Howard Hubert, who has decided to retire after more than 10 years of leadership at the company. Both of them will work closely together over the next several months to ensure a smooth transition.
Prior brings a wealth of experience, having held top executive roles for many years in the specialty distribution industry. He has also held several commercial leadership positions in specialty chemical and ingredient distribution and manufacturing. He began his career as a chemist at a coatings producer and later founded a specialty paint company.
“With Rocky’s appointment, we’ve selected an individual with exceptional industry experience who will help lead us through the next phase of our strategy. He embodies the Barentz culture, has a proven track record of success, and understands how to create value with customers and principal partners. We are excited to welcome Rocky to our North American leadership team,” said Mike McKenna, Barentz CEO of North and Central America.
