John Giudici and Bill Worms will bring their extensive expertise to The ChemQuest Group on a global scale.
The ChemQuest Group, a global consultancy specialising in bespoke business strategy and optimisation, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce the appointment of two new Directors: John Giudici and William Worms.
John Giudici is a leader in operations transformation, known for delivering strategic solutions while cultivating leadership and high-performing cultures. With a career spanning more than 40 years, he has amassed significant expertise in strategic planning and execution, manufacturing operations, performance and process improvements, product and quality management, and productivity optimisation. He began his career as a design and development engineer at General Motors Corp., before taking on influential leadership roles at manufacturers such as Meritor, Inc. and Northstar Aerospace Inc. He also built substantial consulting experience through roles at PricewaterhouseCoopers, McKinsey & Co., Inc., and A.T. Kearney, Inc. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Kettering University and a master’s degree in management in manufacturing from Northwestern University.
“I am thrilled to align with ChemQuest. Over the years, I’ve been thoroughly impressed with the firm’s leadership, structured approach to problem solving, proven expertise in the industry, and clear partnerships developed with clients,” has commented John Giudici.
Bill Worms is a seasoned business executive with extensive experience leading public and private companies, trade associations, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) organisations. Throughout his accomplished career, he has demonstrated a strong track record in areas such as strategy development, market analysis and segmentation, channel management and development, technical development, technology integration and transfer, and mergers and acquisitions. He spent over 25 years with Bayer Material Science, where he held numerous roles, ultimately serving as Vice-President of Commercial Operations for the Polyurethane Business Unit. He then became Executive Director of SSPC: The Society for Protective Coatings, and most recently served as President and CEO of KTA-Tator, an engineering and inspection services firm. He holds a bachelor’s of science in biology and psychology, as well as a master’s of science in industrial engineering, both from the University of Pittsburgh.
“I am excited to have the opportunity to become a member of ChemQuest and their distinguished team of professionals. I have known and worked with Dan Murad and Jim Swope since my time at SSPC, and I have always been a strong advocate of the organisation and their innovative business model,” has stated Bill Worms.
“John and Bill are both powerhouses with decades of high-level experience who have successfully identified and led growth opportunities across a range of industries and organisations. They are welcome additions to ChemQuest, particularly now, as our clients’ needs are increasingly global and diverse. I am thrilled that John and Bill have joined us, and I’m looking forward to seeing how they utilise their expertise in support of our clients,” has added Daniel Murad, CEO of The ChemQuest Group.
About The ChemQuest Group
The ChemQuest Group is widely recognised among raw material suppliers, formulators, end users, and financial investors for its value creation. ChemQuest’s four pillars of service include Business Strategy & Transformation, M&A Advisory Services, Operational Excellence, and Technology Development through the ChemQuest Technology Institute and ChemQuest Powder Coating Research. The company’s cross-functional team comprises former senior managers from major manufacturers, business owners, and senior technical leaders, including Ph.D. scientists, each with a minimum of 25 years’ experience in the specialty chemicals sector.