Reshaping Chemistry. Elevating Leaders.
We help chemical companies find transformational leaders who understand innovation, regulation, and global supply complexity.
Why Chemical Leadership Matters
The chemical industry forms the foundation of modern society—from agriculture and energy transition to advanced materials and pharmaceuticals. Success requires leaders who can navigate innovation, regulatory complexity, and global supply chains while driving sustainable transformation.
$4T Global Chemical Market
Requiring advanced, visionary leadership capable of driving innovation while managing unprecedented regulatory and sustainability demands.
Industry Segments We Serve
Specialized expertise across the full spectrum of chemical industry verticals
Specialty Chemicals
High-value, application-specific chemicals serving advanced manufacturing, electronics, and specialty applications requiring deep technical expertise.
Industrial Chemicals
Large-volume chemicals supporting manufacturing, construction, and industrial processes with focus on operational excellence and cost optimization.
Advanced Materials & Polymers
Next-generation materials for aerospace, automotive, electronics, and emerging applications driving innovation and performance.
Green Chemistry & Decarbonization
Sustainable chemical processes, bio-based alternatives, and carbon reduction technologies reshaping industry environmental impact.
Commodity Chemicals
High-volume, standardized chemicals with focus on operational efficiency, cost management, and supply chain optimization.
Petrochemicals & Refining Adjacent
Integrated petrochemical operations and refining-adjacent businesses requiring expertise in complex supply chains and market dynamics.
Key Leadership Roles We Place
Critical positions driving chemical industry innovation and operational excellence
Chief Technology Officer
Technology leaders driving R&D strategy, innovation pipelines, and digital transformation
Head of Regulatory & Safety
Regulatory experts ensuring compliance, safety excellence, and risk management
VP of R&D / Innovation
Innovation leaders developing next-generation products and sustainable solutions
Chief Sustainability Officer
Sustainability executives driving environmental strategy and decarbonization initiatives
COO, EVP Manufacturing
Operations leaders optimizing production efficiency, quality, and safety performance
Global Head of Supply Chain
Supply chain executives managing complex global networks and raw material sourcing
Strategy + Search
Beyond executive placement—strategic organizational alignment for chemical industry transformation
Organizational Structure for Market Evolution
Wells Onyx doesn't just place leaders—we help chemical clients align organizational structure to market shifts, sustainability demands, and geopolitical supply risk. Our integrated approach ensures leadership and structure work together to drive competitive advantage.
Innovation & Technology Leadership
Placing leaders who drive R&D excellence, digital transformation, and breakthrough chemical innovations that create competitive moats.
Regulatory & Compliance Excellence
Executives who navigate complex global regulations, ensure safety standards, and turn compliance into competitive advantage.
Sustainable Transformation
Leaders driving green chemistry initiatives, circular economy adoption, and decarbonization strategies that align profitability with sustainability.
Transform Your Chemical Leadership
Build chemical leadership that scales with complexity. From specialty innovations to global manufacturing, we place executives who drive growth while navigating regulation, sustainability, and supply chain challenges.
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