Silvio Ghyoot

Silvio Ghyoot has a strong background in the chemical industry, with their most recent role being the CEO of Black Bear Carbon. Prior to this, they served as the Executive Director Petrochemicals Europe at Cefic (European Chemical Industry Council). Ghyoot also held various leadership positions at Albemarle Corporation, including President Catalyst and VP EUMEI & VP Global Catalyst Sales. Silvio has experience in managing global teams and overseeing multi-million dollar turnovers. Ghyoot also served as a Board Member at Fabrica Carioca De Catalisadores, Nippon Ketjen Co. Ltd., and EURECAT FRANCE SAS. Before their time at Albemarle Corporation, they worked at Ethyl Corporation as a Product Manager and Area Sales Manager. Ghyoot began their career at Kaneka Belgium NV and Monsanto Company.

Silvio Ghyoot has a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering Technology from Ghent University. Silvio attended Ghent University from 1983 to 1987. Prior to that, Silvio Ghyoot studied Business Administration and Management, General at KU Leuven from an unspecified start year to 1991.