CIAC Board of Directors announces its search for a new President and CEO

September 03, 2024

After 15 years with the association and nearly a decade as CEO, Bob Masterson, President and CEO of the Chemistry Industry Association of Canada (CIAC) informed the Board of Directors in May of this year that he will be resigning his position by March 31, 2025. The search process for his successor has been underway and was publicly launched today with the assistance of Boyden Canada. 

 “The time is right for CIAC and myself to move on to our next chapters. While we have accomplished a great deal, I am most honoured to have worked with a team that has built a Great Place to Work® Canada Certified™ organization for three straight years,” said Mr. Masterson. “It has been a privilege to lead this association and work for an industry and Board of Directors which are guided by their commitment to Responsible Care®.” 

“We are deeply grateful for the visionary leadership and dedication that Bob has brought to the association. His contributions have been invaluable, and we wish him all the best in his future endeavors,” said Apala Mukherjee, Chair of the Board for CIAC.  

The new President and CEO will need to be able to juggle the priorities of a diverse group of stakeholders. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the new CEO will provide strategic organizational oversight and leadership for the association, driving the development and execution of plans that align with and advance CIAC’s mission, vision, purpose, and values. The CEO will ensure the association delivers exceptional value to its members and continues to be a trusted source of information to an ecosystem of stakeholders. 

CIAC represents the majority of the chemistry and plastics industry in Canada. Our members are innovators, solution providers, and world-class stewardship pioneers.