Evonik has appointed Veerachai Chantasumaetakul as Country Head Thailand, effective July 1, 2026. Based in Bangkok, he is leading the company’s operations in Thailand and drives the execution of Evonik’s growth strategy in the market.
Veerachai brings more than 25 years of experience in the specialty chemicals industry across Southeast Asia and the Asia-Pacific region. Prior to joining Evonik, he served as General Manager & Business Director Southeast Asia at Troy Siam (Arxada), where he led commercial operations across multiple markets. He has also held senior leadership positions with Allnex, Eastman Chemical Company and W.R. Grace, building extensive expertise in business development, regional management and customer engagement.
"We are pleased to welcome Veerachai to Evonik," said Dr. Claus Rettig, President Asia Pacific at Evonik. "His extensive industry experience and strong understanding of the region will be valuable as we continue to grow our business in Thailand."
Veerachai added: "I am excited to lead Evonik's business in Thailand. Thailand is an important market for Evonik, and I look forward to working closely with our customers, partners and colleagues to support their success and drive sustainable growth."
Evonik: Leading beyond chemistry
Evonik goes beyond the boundaries of chemistry with its combination of innovative strength and leading technological expertise. The global chemical company, headquartered in Essen, Germany, is active in more than 100 countries and generated sales of €14.1 billion and earnings (adjusted EBITDA) of €1.9 billion in 2025. The common motivation of the approximately 31,000 employees: to provide customers with a decisive competitive advantage with tailor-made products and solutions as a superforce for industry, thereby improving people's lives. In all markets. Every day.