Toronto, ON – October 18, 2021 – ChemSpec Canada, Inc., a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan Group, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Jackson as the inaugural Managing Director. Effective immediately, David Jackson will lead ChemSpec Canada, driving its strategy, vision, and operational growth across the Canadian market.
David Jackson: Leadership and Expertise
David brings over 35 years of progressive experience in the chemical industry, including leadership roles in mergers and acquisitions. Prior to joining ChemSpec Canada, David served as an independent consultant supporting chemical companies, and held executive positions as President and CEO of Ferguson Chemical Innovations, and senior leadership roles at Unipex and Azelis.
David is recognized for his customer-centric approach and deep technical expertise across:
- Resins and polymers
- Pigments and fillers
- Additives for rubber, plastics, and coatings
Dave Moreland, President of ChemSpec, stated:
About ChemSpec Canada
ChemSpec Canada Inc. is part of the ChemSpec family of companies and a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan Group, headquartered in Paris, France. ChemSpec distributes specialty chemical additives and polymers across North America. With a strong focus on technical expertise and innovative solutions, ChemSpec Canada supports its customers with high-performance specialty chemicals and industry-leading service.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense. The Company develops and provides wide ranges of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals industries. With a network of 44 offices strategically located in Europe, Turkey, Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China and South Africa, and 1000+ employees, the company generated a turnover of €907 million in 2024.