Charkit Chemical Co., a subsidiary of LBB Specialties LLC, has announced that Jay Lang has been named president of the company effective immediately. Lang succeeds Charles Hinnant, the company’s founder, as Charkit’s president. In this role, Lang will lead all aspects of the Charkit organization, including the sales, marketing, operations, regulatory, and administration functions. He will report directly to Hinnant, who is now CEO of LBB Specialties.
With more than two decades of experience at Charkit, Lang has been a key figure in the company’s growth. His career at Charkit has touched numerous roles ranging from key account management to marketing strategy to raw materials management. Most recently, he served as executive vice president and a member of the company’s senior management team, directing the company’s organizational evolution while guiding the vision of an entrepreneurial, client-centric, collaborative, and fast-paced sales force.