Sekisui Foam Australia
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AUSTRALIA
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Adligenswil, Switzerland, April 2024 – Sekisui Alveo, European manufacturer of high-quality polyolefin foams, announces its new CEO Neil Beckhusen. Neil, who is also CEO of Sekisui Voltek, took over at Sekisui Alveo on 1 April 2024. His double CEO role is part of a strategic decision to strengthen overall synergy within the Sekisui Group and to capitalize on the collective strengths of Sekisui Alveo and Sekisui Voltek.
Neil Beckhusen is the new CEO of Sekisui Alveo. Neil is currently also CEO of Sekisui Voltek, the Sekisui Group company that develops, manufactures, and distributes cross-linked, closed-cell polyolefin foams in the USA. While taking over the CEO role of Sekisui Alveo as of 1 April he will continue his role as CEO of Sekisui Voltek, now oversees both foam-producing companies. This strategic decision is intended to strengthen the Group’s overall synergy, leverage shared knowledge, and capitalize on the collective strengths of the two Group companies.
Decades of experience within the Sekisui Group
Neil Beckhusen has been with Sekisui Voltek for 34 years. During this time, he held positions in Production Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing Management, and Business Planning before being appointed President and CEO of the company. Among his many achievements at Sekisui Voltek are various process improvements, multiple key investments – including the current expansion that started in 2024 – profit improvements, and the implementation of Kaizen leadership. Under his guidance, Sekisui Voltek received numerous recognitions including the HPPC Presidents award for ESG management and the Sekisui Chemical Presidents Award for portfolio reform and reinforcement of profit structure.
Neil Beckhusen succeeds Naoya Nishimoto as CEO of Sekisui Alveo. Naoya Nishimoto has taken on a new management position within the Sekisui Chemical Group in Japan.
Leadership based on values and vision
Neil Beckhusen brings strong vision and values for leading Sekisui Alveo: “As the new CEO, my vision is to apply the power of teamwork and innovation to enhance our position as the largest foam manufacturing company in Sekisui’s Foam Division. I am committed to helping guide Sekisui Alveo and its dedicated team members towards a sustainable and successful future.”
Beckhusen aims to build on Sekisui Alveo’s partnership with its customers: “I hope to leverage our relationships and collaboration to strengthen our future. I am also eager to hear how we can better support each other and navigate through an everchanging landscape. Together we can enjoy success and sustain healthy organizations that will support local communities for generations to come.”
The new CEO also sees strong collaboration with suppliers as a key to achieving excellence: “Our collective expertise and passion for polymer-based materials will allow us to renew and improve our products. It will also allow our teams of experts to design and develop new materials for the future and help propel us to new levels of excellence. Together, I am confident that we will chart a course towards growth through innovation and renewable & sustainable products that will continue to help revolutionize the industry.”