Jan Secher has been appointed Chair of the Board of Directors of Vioneo. Secher brings decades of leadership experience, including being CEO of Clariant AG and Perstorp Group. Alex Hogan has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Vioneo, effective November 11th, 2024. Previously, Hogan served as Business Director at INEOS Olefins and Polymers and brings extensive experience in managing large-scale industrial operations.

Jan T. Nielsen, Chief Investment Officer of A.P. Moller Holding said: “A.P. Moller Holding is committed to driving the transition to low-carbon and fossil-free sources by advancing green methanol production and its applications across various sectors. The launch of Vioneo marks a significant step in this commitment. With Jan Secher and Alex Hogan leading the initiative, I am confident that Vioneo is well-positioned to spearhead the shift towards a more sustainable plastics and chemicals industry. However, success also depends on other key stakeholders being willing to lean in together with us.”

Jan Secher added: “Vioneo represents a strategic shift in plastics production. By adopting advanced proven technologies and green methanol, we are addressing fundamental environmental challenges associated with conventional plastics, while simultaneously offering a significant opportunity for Europe to lead the defossilisation of the €5 trillion global chemicals and materials sector, securing a leading position for Europe in the transition. We are excited about the potential to lead this transformation and contribute to a more sustainable future for the plastics industry.”

Read the full press release on the A.P. Moller website.