New Chair, Vice-Chair and members appointed to CIAC Board of Directors 

October 23, 2024

The Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) welcomed Rocky Vermani, Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Innovation, NOVA Chemicals Corporation, as its new Chair of the Board of Directors and Michel Brassard, Regional Operations Manager, National Silicates, as Vice-Chair at its board of directors meeting today. 

“CIAC has played an integral role in supporting the Canada’s chemical industry through its focus on Responsible Care®, Sustainability, and advocating for policy that supports innovation, investment, jobs, and the environment. I feel privileged to assume the responsibility of CIAC Board Chair and look forward to working with the great team at CIAC and my industry colleagues to encourage the responsible growth of our industry,” said Mr. Vermani. 

As Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Innovation at NOVA Chemicals, Mr. Vermani is responsible for advancing NOVA’s innovation agenda, developing a responsible sustainability portfolio, and advocating for strong policy to continue unlocking leading-edge solutions for a sustainable future.   

“We are pleased to be able to welcome our new Chair and Vice-Chair. Rocky and Michel are highly respected leaders amongst their peers. During their time as officers, in addition to the normal activities of the association, they will hold responsibility for leading the Board through its most important task of selecting and onboarding the association’s next CEO,” said Bob Masterson, President and CEO of CIAC.   

“I also want to thank our outgoing Chair, Apala Mukherjee of BASF Canada, who provided important guidance last year. We will not be losing her valuable knowledge, as Apala will be staying on as a director on our board.”