March 5, 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 the appointment of its latest new director, Edward Johnson.
Johnson is a pragmatic strategist with decades of experience leading strategy and acquisition projects for global corporations. Over the course of his career, which included roles with Advanced Sealing Technologies (a business line of Michelin), IAMCO Strategy Consultants, and Vermillion Partners, he built expertise in the development and implementation of corporate and business unit strategies, leadership of acquisition activities (including target identification, evaluation, approach, and execution), support of multinational clients on market entry and growth strategy, and assessment of market attractiveness and competitive positioning.
Johnson’s diverse international experience has included roles in Europe, North America, Australia, China, India, Nigeria, and Russia. Based in Birmingham, UK, he speaks English, Mandarin Chinese, and French.
“I started my career as a strategy consultant, advising clients on market and competitor intelligence, strategy development and acquisitions all over the world,” Johnson said. “That led me to the world of polymers, leading strategy and M&A for a manufacturer of engineered polymer products. Now returning to consulting, I saw a strong fit with ChemQuest’s scope of work and approach and have been impressed by its breadth and depth of capability. I’m excited to join this team of industry experts, bringing my expertise in developing and implementing robust and actionable strategy.”
“Edward is a business strategy powerhouse,” said Daniel Murad, ChemQuest CEO. “He has driven strategy development and implementation efforts all over the world, incorporating inorganic growth efforts through successful strategic M&A initiatives. Complex global geopolitical and industrial dynamics have prompted many of our clients to reevaluate strategic initiatives, and Edward’s expertise will prove invaluable as we support their efforts to achieve long-term profitable growth.”
To learn more, please email info@chemquest.com or visit https://chemquest.com.
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About the ChemQuest Group, Inc.
Founded 50 years ago, 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.