Stepan Promotes Luis E. Rojo to President and Chief Executive Officer

Company Leadership Changes - Stepan Company has appointed Luis E. Rojo as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately [1] - Scott R. Behrens is leaving the company after a 31-year career to pursue other opportunities, with appreciation expressed for his contributions [2] - Samuel S. Hinrichsen will serve as Vice President and Interim Chief Financial Officer until a permanent replacement is found [4] Executive Background - Luis E. Rojo was previously the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Stepan, a role he held since April 2018, and has 21 years of experience at Procter & Gamble [3] - Rojo's leadership is expected to focus on driving profitable growth through customer-centric innovation and operational excellence [4] Company Profile - Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals, including surfactants for cleaning products and polyurethane polyols for thermal insulation [5] - The company operates modern production facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia, and is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol SCL [6]