Albemarle Announces New General Counsel, Corporate Secretary and Chief Compliance Officer

Core Insights - Albemarle Corporation has promoted Ander Krupa to executive vice president, general counsel, corporate secretary, and chief compliance officer, effective immediately [1][2] - Krupa's leadership and legal expertise are expected to enhance Albemarle's governance framework and commitment to ethics and compliance [2] - He has over 15 years of experience in the manufacturing industry and has held various leadership roles within Albemarle since joining in May 2017 [2][4] Company Background - Albemarle Corporation is a global leader in providing essential elements for mobility, energy, connectivity, and health [1][5] - The company specializes in transforming essential resources into critical ingredients, particularly lithium and bromine, to deliver advanced solutions [5] - Albemarle emphasizes its commitment to sustainability and resilience in its operations and partnerships [5] Leadership Transition - Krupa takes over the role following the passing of the former general counsel, Stacy Grant, in April, during which he served as interim general counsel [4] - His previous roles include assistant general counsel for BWX Technologies and The Babcock & Wilcox Company, as well as experience at Greenberg Traurig LLP [3][4]