Braskem America announces that Mark Nikolich is replacing Fernando Musa as the new CEO of the company. Musa was recently named Braskem S.A.’s new CEO. Nikolich is now responsible for leading the company’s polypropylene and ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) business units, including growth projects in the U.S.
Nikolich holds a B.A. in Business Administration focusing on Marketing and Finance from Gettysburg College with executive studies at Columbia University and The Wharton School.
Nikolich started his career in polypropylene sales for Himont in 1988. Through tenure at Basell, Epsilon, and Sunoco, he has worked in the polyolefins and olefins industries for over 25 years. In 2010, he transitioned to Braskem after the acquisition of Sunoco Chemicals where he held various senior leadership positions in polymers, phenol, and refining chemicals. Nikolich established and led Braskem’s operations in Europe for three years after the acquisition of Dow’s polypropylene business in 2011. He and his family returned to the U.S. in 2014 where he accepted the position to lead Braskem’s polypropylene business unit in the U.S.
“Braskem is committed to growing its business in North America,” says Nikolich. “My priority is to lead this growth for the organization and continue to focus on exceptional service to our clients.”
