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2026 chemical industry outlook: Operational resilience & strategic discipline in a volatile market

Written by Steve Ottley, Managing Director & Head of Chemicals | Jan 15, 2026 11:33:29 PM
Volatility is no longer a cycle for the chemical industry. It is the operating environment. In his latest article in Specialty Chemicals Magazine, Steve Ottley outlines what CEOs must get right in 2026:

• Operational resilience that protects earnings and enterprise value
• Strategic and operational discipline under cost, regulatory, and geopolitical pressure
• End-to-end execution across operations, procurement, and logistics
• Data and AI–informed decisions without losing human judgment

Where are you tightening discipline and resilience in your organization for 2026? For a conversation on the implications for your business, connect with Steve