Hexion CEO Michael Lefenfeld to Deliver Opening Keynote at The Chemical Summit 2026

July 14, 2026 News

Chemical industry leader to share perspectives on leadership, transformation, and reshaping competitive advantage.

HOUSTON, Texas

The Chemical Summit today announced that Michael Lefenfeld, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hexion, will deliver the opening keynote at The Chemical Summit, taking place September 29-30, 2026, in Houston, Texas.

As chemical companies navigate slower growth, shifting customer expectations, geopolitical uncertainty, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, leaders are being challenged to rethink how their organizations create and sustain competitive advantage. Lefenfeld’s keynote will open two days of executive-level conversations focused on helping chemical leaders respond to these changes with clarity, strategy, and execution.

Lefenfeld has led Hexion through a period of strategic transformation, strengthening the company’s specialty materials portfolio while advancing innovation, operational excellence, and long-term growth. He is widely recognized for his leadership within the global chemical industry and his focus on building high-performing organizations.

Leadership for a New Business Environment

“Chemical companies are competing in a fundamentally different environment than they were just a few years ago. Growth is harder to find, customers expect more, and leaders are being asked to make bigger decisions with greater uncertainty. Michael has demonstrated what it takes to lead through that kind of transformation, and I’m excited for our attendees to learn from his experience.“

Victoria King Meyer
Founder, The Chemical Summit

About The Keynote

Lefenfeld’s keynote will set the stage for two days of executive conversations centered on this year’s Summit theme, Reshaping Advantage.

Designed for senior leaders across the chemical value chain, the Summit will explore how companies are strengthening competitive advantage through four interconnected pillars:

Advantage in a Fragmented Market
Advantage Through People
Advantage Through Execution & Resilience
Advantage Through Technology

The Chemical Summit brings together CEOs, senior executives, commercial leaders, operations leaders, innovation teams, and business strategists for two days of executive keynotes, interactive panel discussions, fireside conversations, and facilitated peer discussions designed to help leaders benchmark ideas, exchange perspectives, and translate insight into action.

About Michael Lefenfeld

Michael Lefenfeld is President and Chief Executive Officer of Hexion, a global producer of specialty materials and performance resins serving customers across a broad range of industrial markets. Throughout his career, he has focused on driving innovation, operational excellence, customer value, and long-term strategic growth while leading organizations through periods of significant transformation.

Registration

The Chemical Summit will be held September 29-30, 2026, at the Houston CityPlace Marriott in Spring, Texas.

Additional keynote speakers, panelists, and agenda details will be announced throughout the summer.

Learn more and register at:
www.TheChemicalSummit.com

About The Chemical Summit

The Chemical Summit is a leadership conference designed for senior executives across the chemical industry. Through executive keynotes, interactive panel discussions, fireside conversations, and facilitated peer discussions, the Summit creates an environment where leaders exchange ideas, benchmark strategies, and build meaningful relationships that extend well beyond the event.

Hosted by Progressio Global, The Chemical Summit is part of an executive leadership platform that also includes The Chemical Show, one of the chemical industry’s leading business podcasts.

Media Contact

Victoria King Meyer
Founder, The Chemical Summit
President, Progressio Global

Victoria@ProgressioGlobal.com

(713) 854-2854