August 18, 2026, Cincinnati, OH — The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm focused on tailored business strategy and optimization, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services for the specialty materials industry, is pleased to announce that Ross Widenor has joined the firm as a director.
Widenor is a cross-sector value delivery leader with a track record of translating complex technical and organizational challenges into deployable solutions. Over the course of his career, for organizations such as Bridgestone Americas, he has led strategic R&D, innovation, and sustainability business initiatives, aligning priorities among senior leaders in four global geographic regions. Recognized for leading enterprise-wide initiatives and hands-on project execution, he has a record of building new processes from scratch, creating executive alignment, and forging strategic partnerships across organizational boundaries.
“Ross is an energetic and dynamic strategist,” said Daniel Murad, ChemQuest chairman. “His significant expertise in global business strategy, innovation, and program management will be invaluable as our client base continues to expand. I am excited to work with him and see how he translates his knowledge and experience in support of our client’s needs around the world.”
A certified Project Management Professional, Widenor holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engineering from Case Western Reserve University.
“Over the course of my career, I’ve built expertise in R&D, innovation, strategic planning, and project management to help organizations clarify and achieve their goals,” Widenor said. “I look forward to taking that impact to the next level by joining forces with the deep expertise in the ChemQuest Group to tackle even bigger challenges and help companies pursue truly transformational opportunities.”
To learn more, please email ssutton@chemquest.com.
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About The ChemQuest Group, Inc.
Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026, The ChemQuest Group, Inc. is widely recognized among raw material suppliers, formulators, end users, and financial investors for its value creation. ChemQuest’s four service pillars include Business Strategy & Transformation; M&A Advisory Services; Operational Excellence; as well as Technology Development through the ChemQuest Technology Institute and ChemQuest Powder Coating Research. Our cross-functional team includes former senior managers from major manufacturers, business owners, and senior technical managers, including Ph.D. scientists, with a minimum of 25 years of experience in specialty chemicals and formulated products. For more information, visit https://chemquest.com.
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