Azelis stock enters Americas handover ahead of Finelli's arrival

Published on 11/04/2026 at 10:42 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS

Azelis stock is preparing for a leadership handover in its Americas business. Mike Finelli is due to take over on November 9.

Leadership change shapes regional outlook

Mike Finelli will lead Azelis Americas and join the Executive Committee from November 9.
He succeeds Todd Cottrell after three years at the helm of the Americas business.
Azelis operates across specialty chemicals and food ingredients with a global customer and supplier network.

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Azelis is preparing a leadership change in its Americas business after appointing Mike Finelli as regional CEO and a member of the Executive Committee. The appointment takes effect on November 9, according to the company announcement published on October 28 and carried by MarketScreener.

New leadership for Americas

Finelli succeeds Todd Cottrell, who is leaving Azelis at the end of October after three years leading the Americas organization. Azelis said Cottrell helped implement strategic programs and guide the regional business through a period of transformation.

Finelli brings more than 30 years of international experience in the specialty chemicals industry. His career includes senior commercial, operational and strategic roles at Syensqo and Solvay, including leadership of Solvay's largest specialty business. Most recently, he combined the roles of chief technology officer and leader of several strategic growth initiatives at Syensqo.

Azelis Group CEO Anna Bertona said Finelli's strategic, commercial and innovation leadership made him a strong fit for the next phase of the Americas business. Finelli said his first priority would be to work with the team to identify how to build on existing strengths and support continued growth.

Regional execution in focus

The handover places execution in the Americas at the center of the near-term investment case. Finelli will inherit an established network of customer and principal relationships, while management will be expected to convert that platform into further regional growth. The appointment itself does not change the group's financial outlook.

The real-time quote of Azelis stock was 11.90 euros on Lang & Schwarz at 10:35 CET on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.

Azelis describes itself as a global innovation service provider in specialty chemicals and food ingredients. Its investor-relations profile says the group operates in 64 countries, serves more than 65,000 customers and has more than 4,100 employees. The company reported 2025 turnover of 4.1 billion euros and said its shares trade on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE.