IMCD Group ("IMCD" or "Company"), a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of speciality chemicals and ingredients, today announces the appointment of Behnosh Yaghobi as Managing Director Middle East, effective 1 June 2026.
Behnosh brings a wealth of experience to the role, with a proven track record at IMCD since joining the company in 2020. She started as Regional Finance Manager Middle East and has progressively taken on broader responsibilities, most recently as Finance & Operations Director Middle East and Egypt. As part of the team that established IMCD Middle East, Behnosh has played a key role in building the business from the ground up, and she brings strong commercial, operational and regional insight to her new role. With her deep knowledge of the region, its customers and its opportunities, she will lead IMCD's Middle East business into its next phase of growth.
Prior to joining IMCD, Behnosh held senior finance and leadership roles across a range of international businesses, including Vitol Group’s upstream business in Dubai, Air Sweden Aviation and Deloitte in Stockholm, where she began her career as an auditor before moving into senior analysis in M&A. She holds an MSc in Business and Economics from the University of Stockholm.
Andreas Igerl, Chief Commercial Officer and President EMEA, says: "Behnosh's appointment is a reflection of the talent and leadership she has consistently shown at IMCD. She knows our Middle East business inside out, its people, its customers, our suppliers’ partnerships and its further potential. I have every confidence that she will take it to the next level."
Behnosh Yaghobi said: "I am proud and excited to take on this role. The Middle East is a dynamic and fast-growing market, and IMCD is brilliantly positioned to create real value for our customers and suppliers here. I look forward to building on the strong foundations we have in place and continuing to grow a business that makes a genuine difference for our partners, our people and the region."
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