Charles Hinnant, CEO of LBB Specialties LLC, announced that effective May 15, Darren J. Birkelbach will become President of its subsidiary, American International Chemical (AIC).
“The board of LBB Specialties and I are thrilled to appoint such a highly qualified individual to this role,” said Hinnant. “We have the utmost confidence that Darren has the talent and leadership capabilities to take AIC to great heights.”
Birkelbach joins AIC after a successful tenure at Brenntag Specialties, where he played a key role in the company’s growth since its inception. A seasoned industry executive with over 25 years of experience in specialty chemical distribution, Birkelbach brings broad functional expertise to AIC.
“I am excited to join the LBB Specialties and AIC families, where I will have an incredible opportunity to lead a talented organization, partner with industry-leading suppliers, and serve an ever-growing and robust customer base,” said Birkelbach. “I look forward to accelerating AIC’s growth by building on the company’s exceptional heritage.”
Prior to joining Brenntag, Birkelbach spent 13 years in the specialties industry at Mineral and Pigment Solutions and Crozier Nelson, with responsibilities spanning operations to sales. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting, with a minor in marketing, from the Stephen F. Austin State University.
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