Ashland Inc. Appoints Omar Irani as Vice President for Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Portfolio Management

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) announced today the appointment of Omar Irani as the company’s new vice president of strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and portfolio management. Irani will assume his role on July 22, 2024, reporting directly to Guillermo Novo, the chair and chief executive officer of Ashland.

Irani brings a wealth of experience to Ashland, with a strong track record in strategy development, profit improvement, and commercial excellence. His expertise spans organization design, product management, demand management, and customer service. Additionally, Irani has significant experience in regulatory negotiations, lobbying, and crisis management. His previous leadership roles at SI Group, National Refrigerants, Honeywell, and ILC Dover have equipped him with extensive knowledge in the rubber additives, life sciences, and industrial chemicals markets.

Irani holds a Master of Business Administration in Finance and a Bachelor of Arts in Biological Sciences, both from Rutgers University.

Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a global additives and specialty ingredients company with a conscious and proactive approach to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues. The company serves a diverse array of consumer and industrial markets, including architectural coatings, construction, energy, food and beverage, nutraceuticals, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. Ashland employs approximately 3,800 dedicated professionals—ranging from renowned scientists and research chemists to talented engineers and plant operators—who thrive on developing practical, innovative, and elegant solutions to complex problems for customers in over 100 countries.