Why was Greg Poux-Guillaume named the 2026 ICIS CEO of the Year?

Greg Poux-Guillaume was named the 2026 ICIS CEO of the Year for his outstanding achievement as CEO of AkzoNobel, as voted by peers in the ICIS Top 40 Power Players — a global ranking of industry leaders — based on performance across Innovation, Profitability/Shareholder value, Projects, M&A/Portfolio Management, Advocacy, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG). The award specifically recognizes his leadership in steering AkzoNobel toward a transformative merger with Axalta Coating Systems to create a global coatings leader with nearly $17 billion in sales while maintaining a strong balance sheet, alongside his emphasis on sustainable innovation and customer focus.

What makes the ICIS CEO of the Year Award distinct from other industry honors?

The ICIS CEO of the Year Award is unique in the chemical industry because the winner is selected exclusively by peers — specifically, through a vote among the CEOs listed in the ICIS Top 40 Power Players — rather than by a panel of judges or editors. This peer-driven selection process underscores recognition at the highest level of industry leadership and reflects consensus on the recipient’s impact on both their company and the broader chemical sector, as highlighted by ICIS CEO Dean Curtis: 'There is no greater recognition than that of your peers.'

AkzoNobel's Greg Poux-Guillaume Named 2026 ICIS CEO of the Year

Jul 14, 2026

AkzoNobel CEO Greg Poux-Guillaume has been named the 2026 ICIS CEO of the Year by industry peers. The award recognizes his leadership amid plans for a transformative merger with Axalta Coating Systems.

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AkzoNobel's Greg Poux-Guillaume Named 2026 ICIS CEO of the Year

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