Versalis CEO Adriano Alfani receives 2022 ICIS Emerging Leader Award

LONDON (ICIS)–Versalis CEO Adriano Alfani has received the 2022 ICIS Emerging Leader Award as voted on and recognised by his peers in the chemical industry, as part of the ICIS Top 40 Power Players.

“This award is a well-earned recognition of our team,” Alfani said in an interview with ICIS Insight Editor, Nigel Davis, before receiving the award.

“It’s a credit to all at Versalis who have worked very hard over the last few years.

The video interview can be accessed here.

“I joined the company as CEO at the beginning of 2021, during the pandemic; the company has since developed substantially as we’ve made significant investments in research, innovation and the development of new technologies,” he said.

Versalis is following a complementary approach towards decarbonisation, Alfani added, that includes the use of alternative feedstocks and the production of chemicals via fermentation: bioethanol, biogas and biomethane.

It is broadening its participation in the plastics industry through an integrated supply chain for special polymers.

“Versalis is an excellent example of what the chemical industry is capable of and shows how a sector founded on innovation continues to evolve to meet the current global challenges we are facing,” said ICIS CEO, Dean Curtis.

“It is no surprise that Alfani’s peers voted for him to receive this award. Both Alfani and the team at Versalis should be very proud of their evolution at such a key time.”

Alfani added: “Versalis is a forward-thinking, innovation-led business, committed to investing in the manufacture of chemicals based on circularity and renewables. The team has worked hard over the past 10 years to develop new technologies and we are delighted with the success we have achieved so far.

“This is not a time for anyone in the chemical industry to stand still, and we will continue our work and investments to decarbonise, grow our business, and add the agility and flexibility we need to be resilient for the future.”