Lubrizol Appoints Keith Corkwell as President, Lubrizol Additives

Company Enhances its Additives Leadership Team with Strategic Appointments of Veteran Leaders

Cleveland, Ohio – October 9, 2024 – To strengthen customer partnerships and opportunities, continue its technical prowess and extend its leadership in the Additives space, Lubrizol announces the appointments of several industry veterans to its Additives leadership team.

Keith Corkwell has been promoted to President, Lubrizol Additives, bringing more than 25 years of Lubrizol commercial and technical experiences to this vital role. Most recently serving as Vice President, Additives Americas, Keith brings a deep understanding of the industry, including technology important to Lubrizol’s Additives customers in a variety of markets and regions. In his decades at Lubrizol, he has led commercial and product teams across the Additives portfolio, from fuel additives, heavy duty engine oil, driveline, e-mobility and a variety of other categories.

“Keith has been a valued member of our Additives leadership team for many years, trusted by our customers for his proactive approach, his ability to problem solve and his speed to execution,” said Rebecca Liebert, Lubrizol President and CEO. “He understands the nuanced needs our customers face across the regions and markets they serve and is a great collaborator who brings teams together to meet customer needs. This appointment will drive great value for Lubrizol and our partners.” 

In addition to Keith’s appointment, the company also announced the following updates:

• Brenna Huovie-VP, Additives Americas: In this role, Brenna will have oversight of the Americas region for Lubrizol Additives. Brenna brings nearly 30 years of experience in management, technology and commercial roles and has a proven record of launching strategic initiatives with regional and global impact. In her current role as VP, Additives Technology, Brenna has enhanced the Lubrizol Additives portfolio, strengthened the company’s product roadmap and further developed its talented technical teams. 
• Mark Davies-VP, Additives Technology: As VP, Additives Technology, Mark will be responsible for overseeing our Additives innovation development globally with the support of teams embedded in our regions for a local-for-local approach. Mark brings more than 20 years of Lubrizol technology leadership, including roles spanning chemistry, technology management and R&D. Most of that deep experience has been focused on Additives solutions and applications.
• Anouska Norman-VP, Additives Strategic Marketing and Commercial Excellence: In this role, Anouska will help Additives continue to define and strengthen its strategic roadmap, including where and how to drive additional value for our customers. Anouska has been with Lubrizol since 2007, serving in global commercial and product manager roles covering Europe, North America, China, SEA and India. She has led many strategic planning teams, and her most recent experiences as Director, Lubrizol Corporate Strategy, will allow her to apply an additional lens to drive sustained growth and success for Lubrizol and its customers.

About The Lubrizol Corporation

The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Every day, the innovators of Lubrizol strive to create extraordinary value for customers at the intersection of science, market needs and business success, driving discovery and creating breakthrough solutions that enhance life and make the world work better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and 8,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.

News Categories: <a href=/Newscenter/News-and-Insights?category=Corporate>Corporate</a>, <a href=/Newscenter/News-and-Insights?category=Lubricant+and+Fuel+Additives>Lubricant and Fuel Additives</a>