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Albemarle Corporation
ALBBasic MaterialsNYQ$21.4B
ALB SEC filings last scanned 4 Oct 2026, 19:13 UTC
CEO Timeline
J. Kent Masters, Jr.CurrentRetiring Feb 2027
Apr 2020 — Present(6y 6mo)
J. Kent Masters, Jr. was appointed Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Albemarle Corporation, effective immediately, succeeding Luther C. Kissam IV.
planned leadership succession
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Ragnar UddStarts Feb 2027
Scheduled to begin Feb 2027
Ragnar Udd was appointed President and CEO of Albemarle Corporation, succeeding J. Kent Masters, Jr., effective February 1, 2027 or a mutually agreed earlier date.
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Luther C. Kissam IV
Sep 2011 — Apr 2020(8y 7mo)
Luther C. Kissam IV, President of Albemarle Corporation, was appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective September 1, 2011.
planned retirement in June 2020; stepped down from CEO role effective immediately
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Mark Rohr
Since at least Mar 2005 — Sep 2011(6y 6mo)
retirement
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