La Défense, January 9 2026 – Safic-Alcan 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 Argentina, Bolivia, Columbia,
Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, enhancing both geographic coverage and portfolio depth.
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, Victor will oversee all regional operations, ensuring strategic alignment,
integration of recent acquisitions, and strengthened collaboration with suppliers and customers across the
continents.
Victor 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, Active Beauty – and most recently as Vice
President and General Manager Personal Care at Seqens.
Safic-Alcan looks forward to Victor Zubb’s leadership as the Group accelerates its development and
strengthens its regional position across the Americas.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a global distributor of specialty chemicals, headquartered in Paris La Défense, with
38 offices, 850+ employees, and a 2024 turnover of €907 million. The company delivers technical
and innovative solutions across multiple industries such as rubber, coatings, thermoplastics,
cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceuticals, and more. Learn More
