DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced Robert Craycraft as Chief Executive Officer of its Chemical Distribution & Services division, effective August 4. In this role, Craycraft will be responsible for leading all aspects of this important Company division, which focuses on providing foundational chemistries and services to essential industries with a commitment to safety, service, and expertise.
Craycraft brings to Univar Solutions more than 30 years of industry experience, having held executive level roles at several chemical distribution and services companies. He has demonstrated a strong track record of business building throughout his career, leading both organic and M&A growth initiatives, enhancing operational efficiencies through structural reorganizations, and facilitating new market expansion opportunities to drive growth.
"I'm pleased to welcome Bob to the Univar Solutions team," said David Jukes, President and Chief Executive Officer. "His ability to lead across indirect, digital, and field sales channels whilst building robust salesforce management practices will be very important as we pursue new growth opportunities and strengthen existing relationships."
Prior to his appointment at Univar Solutions, Craycraft most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Cadence Group. Earlier experience includes CEO and Director positions at BearCom, BakerCorp, and Safety-Kleen, all private equity-backed companies. Craycraft started his career at Ashland and spent 18 years leading multiple businesses within Valvoline. Craycraft grew up in Ashland, KY, and holds a bachelor's degree in economics from Vanderbilt University. He will be headquartered in the Downers Grove, Illinois office.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
About Univar Solutions Chemical Distribution & Services division
At Univar Solutions, our Chemical Distribution & Services division is focused on Reliability that Delivers. This means more than on-time shipments-it is a commitment to safety that leads the way, service that goes the distance, and expertise that moves customers and suppliers forward. With industry leading safety standards, a best-in-class on-time delivery rate, and over a century of knowledge engineered for impact, Univar Solutions offers a level of collaboration and predictability through chemistry that Grows, Flows, and Knows the application. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
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