IMCD, distributor of chemical products and specialized ingredients, announces the appointment of Pilar Castellanos Pineda as General Director of IMCD Colombia. With 30 years of experience as a successful entrepreneur in the chemical distribution industry, Pilar assumes the leading position in Colombia and will be responsible for continuing the growth trajectory of both IMCD Colombia and Siliconas y Químicos, an IMCD company.

"I have been very impressed by IMCD and its vision and business focus towards market leadership in Latin America," said Pilar Castellanos Pineda, Managing Director of IMCD Colombia. "It is a special time to join the company and have a strategic role in the development of IMCD's history in Colombia. The growth opportunities with suppliers and customers are exciting, and I am committed to strengthening IMCD's technical and commercial footprint as a solution provider and as a formulation expert."

Pilar is a chemical engineer and joins IMCD through the recent acquisition of Siliconas y Químicos, a company she co-founded in 2000. Based in Bogotá, his business trajectory is driven by passion and dedication to building long-term relationships, based on principles of collaboration and finding solutions for both supplier partners and customers. Following Pilar's appointment, her predecessor, Oscar Clavijo, will begin his transition to retirement.

"I thank Oscar for helping IMCD establish strong roots in Colombia, and I am thrilled to welcome Pilar to lead our efforts to expand our company," said Marcus Jordan, President of the Americas, IMCD. "His deep knowledge of the industry and his experience in growing the business complement the objectives we have for IMCD Colombia. I am confident that, through their leadership and dedication to excellence, we are well positioned to expand our existing business and to develop our other market segments."

As distributors of specialty chemicals and ingredients, IMCD Colombia and Silicones y Químicos, an IMCD company, serve formulators and manufacturing companies in Colombia with expertise in pharmaceuticals, food, nutrition, personal care, coatings, silicones, and other specialty industrial markets.

Pilar earned a master's degree in management and strategic leadership from CEU San Pablo University, and is a chemical engineering degree from Universidad América, with a specialization in international business administration from Sergio Arboleda University.