Croda CEO Steve Foots Awarded CBE for Services to Chemical and Life Sciences

THE WHAT? Steve Foots, CEO of Croda International, has been appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the King’s Birthday Honours for his contribution to the chemical and life sciences industries.

THE DETAILS Foots has led Croda since 2012, overseeing its expansion into new global markets and entry into the FTSE100. The company, which supplies specialty ingredients to the cosmetics, personal care, and pharmaceutical sectors, is marking its 100th anniversary this year. Under Foots’ leadership, Croda played a key role during the Covid-19 pandemic by supplying lipid technology for the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine and has made significant investments in UK-based manufacturing and R&D. He also co-chairs a government-industry council for the UK chemicals sector and founded the Croda Foundation, which has donated over £5 million to health and education causes.

THE WHY? Croda is a key supplier of ingredients used in cosmetic and personal care formulations, including emulsifiers, emollients, and actives. Foots’ recognition highlights the broader importance of ingredient innovation and science-driven supply chains in the beauty sector. His leadership has supported Croda’s alignment with clean beauty trends, biotech-driven development, and resilient sourcing, all of which are increasingly relevant to global cosmetics brands.

Source: Yorkshire Press

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