By naming Victor Zubb as Vice President for the Americas, Safic-Alcan marks a strategic turning point in the group’s regional leadership model.
Safic-Alcan, a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals, has announced the appointment of Victor Zubb as Vice President Americas, a senior executive role reporting directly to the group’s Chief Executive Officer, Yann Lissillour. This newly established position is the first Regional Vice Presidency in the group’s recent history, underscoring a decisive evolution in Safic-Alcan’s operating model and its ambition to strengthen regional leadership as the Americas become an increasingly strategic pillar of the group’s global trajectory.
The appointment comes at a time of significant expansion across the region. In 2022, Safic-Alcan reinforced its presence in Brazil through the acquisitions of Sarfam and Proquimil, building a strong foundation in one of Latin America’s most dynamic specialty chemicals markets. More recently, the acquisition of Anders Quimica extended the group’s reach into other Latin American countries, including Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, and Uruguay, enhancing both geographic coverage and portfolio depth. The company points out that, combined with the longstanding ChemSpec platform in North America, these milestones position Safic-Alcan for a new phase of coordinated growth across the hemisphere.
Commenting on the appointment, Yann Lissillour, CEO of Safic-Alcan Group, stated: “The creation of a Regional Vice Presidency marks an important milestone for Safic-Alcan. The Americas have become an important pillar of our global strategy, and Victor’s appointment reflects both our confidence in the region’s growth potential and our ambition to operate with greater regional focus and agility. His leadership, expertise, and deep industry understanding will be decisive as we enter this new phase.”
As Vice President Americas, Zubb will oversee all regional operations, ensuring strategic alignment, the integration of recent acquisitions, and strengthened collaboration with suppliers and customers across the continents.
Zubb holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Loyola University Chicago and an MBA from Rutgers University. His career spans senior leadership roles in distribution and specialty ingredients at Hallstar, Soliance, and Givaudan – where he served as Global Head of Sales for Active Beauty – and most recently as Vice President and General Manager of Personal Care at Seqens.
Safic-Alcan noted that it looks forward to Victor Zubb’s leadership as the group accelerates its development and strengthens its regional position across the Americas.
