Calarco, having been awarded the highest honor by the American Chemical Society, is regarded as one of the strongest CEO’s in the specialty chemicals industry. He has been a principal player in the industry’s consolidation and has proven his ability to successfully merge and turnaround several struggling companies. His track record of efficient cost containment, customer focus, and sales investment has enabled Crompton to not only survive, but also thrive as a leading player in a very competitive industry sector.