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The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business

The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business

Victoria Meyer 271 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

The Chemical Show is the #1 business podcast for the chemical industry, offering leadership insights, business strategies, and real-world lessons from executives shaping the future of chemicals. Hosted by Victoria Meyer, an experienced industry professional and high-performance coach, each episode features interviews with leaders from Fortune 50 companies to startups. Topics include business transformation, innovation, digitization, strategy, and supply chain. The podcast aims to help listeners grow their knowledge, network, and impact in the trillion-dollar global chemical industry.

Episodes

China’s Opportunistic Moves and Changing Dynamics in Asia’s Chemical Industry with John Richardson - Ep. 270 Jun 30, 2026 1721 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.John Richardson, Director of Market Insights at ICIS, joins host Victoria Meyer to unpack the turbulence of 2026 in the global chemical markets. John shares perspectives on how the Middle East conflict rapidly shifted the market from chronic oversupply to acute undersupply, sending shockwaves through su
How Leading Companies are Reshaping Chemical Industry Landscape in 2026 - Ep. 269 Jun 23, 2026 1063 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.Restructuring, mergers, and a fundamental reevaluation of competitive advantage are reshaping the chemical industry at a rapid pace. Host Victoria Meyer reviews recent headline-making events, from Evonik's major portfolio changes and Huntsman and Olin’s proposed merger to Trinseo’s bankruptcy and Syensq
5 Critical Success Factors for Enterprise AI Success | Beyond the Chat Prompt with Victoria King Meyer - Ep. 268 Jun 16, 2026 995 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.What truly sets apart companies succeeding with AI from those still stuck in pilot mode? Host Victoria Meyer unpacks the five critical capabilities every organization needs to translate AI experimentation into measurable business value. Drawing on industry research and real-world conversations with chem
Unlocking ROI with AI in Chemicals | Insights from Kendall Justiniano - Ep. 267 Jun 9, 2026 1962 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.On this episode of The Chemical Show, Victoria Meyer talks with Kendall Justiniano, Managing Director of Growth Arc Advisors, about the state of AI in the chemical industry. Kendall argues that the “exploratory phase” is over, and the focus must now shift to achieving real business value. They discuss w
Business of Beauty: 5 Key Insights from NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2026 - Ep. 266 Jun 2, 2026 1136 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.Fresh from NYSCC Suppliers' Day, host Victoria Meyer shares key updates on the changes shaping personal care. This episode covers top takeaways for chemical suppliers, manufacturers, and value chain partners—featuring on-the-floor conversations with Neslihan Utkan of Croda and Syensqo’s Jennifer Zientek
Tech Transfer, Innovation, and the Future of Chemicals with Cameron Begley - Ep. 265 May 26, 2026 4622 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.Turning groundbreaking ideas into real market value is more challenging than most realize. Victoria Meyer and Cameron Begley, host of Tech Transfer Talk (sponsored by Spiegare), explore the pitfalls and successes of technology transfer, innovation, and commercialization within the chemical industry. The
Q1 Chemical Earnings are Sending Mixed Signals - Ep. 264 May 19, 2026 1488 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.Examining Q1 2026 earnings in the chemical industry, Victoria Meyer, host of The Chemical Show, breaks down what company reports really reveal about demand, pricing, and outlook for the rest of the year. Victoria focuses on the critical signals from Q1 and what business leaders should watch as market di
5 Fundamental Shifts Redefining Success In Chemicals - Ep. 263 Apr 28, 2026 1300 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.Five years of volatility have reshaped how chemical businesses define advantage. On this 5th anniversary episode of The Chemical Show, Victoria King Meyer uncovers the industry's most significant shifts since 2021, including the normalization of disruption, the move from efficiency to resilience in supp
Supply Chains Under Stress | Live from AFPM International Petrochemical Conference 2026 - Ep. 262 Apr 21, 2026 3573 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.Once considered a back-office function, supply chain management has become crucial to business strategy as disruptions and geopolitical events reshape the chemical industry. Host Victoria Meyer is joined by Jennifer Jewson (LyondellBasell), Claudia Moshiri (Brenntag), and Chad Burke (Economic Alliance H
How Policy Impacts Competitiveness with Chris Jahn of American Chemistry Council - Ep. 261 Apr 14, 2026 1404 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.Trade uncertainty, regulatory hurdles, and rail consolidation are reshaping the U.S. chemical sector’s path to competitiveness. Chris Jahn, President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council, sits down with host Victoria Meyer to break down how shifting tariff policies, global supply chain complexity,
Bringing Chemical Innovation to Market with Eric Appelman of Aduro Clean Technologies - Ep. 260 Apr 7, 2026 1811 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.Scaling up chemical recycling technologies is transforming how the industry tackles plastics waste and circularity. Eric Appelman, Chief Revenue Officer of Aduro Clean Technologies, joins Victoria Meyer to discuss Aduro’s journey, from innovative pilot projects to a commercial demonstration plant in the
How War with Iran Affects Chemicals | Insights from WPC and WCF 2026 - Ep. 259 Mar 31, 2026 1920 Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply.Geopolitics, energy volatility, and persistent oversupply are reshaping the global chemical industry as 2025 draws to a close. Victoria Meyer sits down with Kurt Barrow and Andrew Neale from S&P Global to address the forces driving today’s market dynamics, the impact of government policies, and the

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