Stepan Announces Appointment of New Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Group 1 - Stepan Company announced the appointment of Ruben Velasquez as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 15, 2025, succeeding Samuel Hinrichsen [1] - Mr. Velasquez has over two decades of global finance leadership experience across various industries, including industrial conglomerates and oil and gas [3] - The company is a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals, leading in surfactants and polyurethane polyols for various markets [3][4] Group 2 - Stepan Company is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, and operates modern production facilities across North and South America, Europe, and Asia [4] - The company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol SCL [4]