Albemarle names BHP executive Ragnar Udd CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2027
ALB•Udd's background at BHP
Udd is BHP’s chief commercial officer, overseeing global sales and marketing, procurement, maritime activities, and commodities market strategy.
Albemarle appoints new CEO effective Feb. 1, 2027
Albemarle named Ragnar “Rag” Udd president and CEO effective Feb. 1, 2027; he will also join the board.
Kent Masters will shift from chairman and CEO to executive chairman when Udd takes over.




