Evonik, a global specialty chemicals company, has appointed Evonik executive Elias Lacerda President of the Americas region, effective February 1, 2026. Lacerda will succeed Guido Skudlarek, who recently became global Head of Evonik’s U.S.-based Health Care business line. “The Americas region is crucial for Evonik’s success,” said Lauren Kjeldsen, Evonik’s Chief Operating Officer Custom Solutions and Management Board member responsible for the Americas. “I want to sincerely thank Guido for hi...