IMCD N: appoints Santiago Beltran as Managing Director for Central America

IMCD Group ("IMCD" or "Company"), a global leading partner for the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has appointed Santiago Beltran as Managing Director of IMCD Central America, effective 1 July 2026.

Santiago Beltran joined IMCD in 2024 as Business Group Director Food & Nutrition for Colombia. Later that year he took on responsibility for the wider Latin America region. He brings over 15 years of experience in the food and nutrition sector, including leadership roles at DSM and Joli Foods. He holds a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from ICESI University in Colombia and a master's degree in management from HEC Montreal in Canada.

Nicolas Kaufmann, President Latin America, comments: "Santiago Beltran has shown strong leadership across Latin America, combining technical depth with a hands-on approach that connects well with our teams and principals. His focus on practical growth and collaboration makes him the right person to lead our business in Central America. We look forward to seeing the momentum continue under his leadership."

Santiago Beltran adds: "I am excited to step into this role. Central America is a fast-moving region with plenty of opportunity, and the team has built a strong platform for growth. I look forward to working closely with our people, our principals and our customers to keep building and delivering value across the region."

Muriel Werlé

Corporate Communications Director

+31 10 290 86 14

Erica Machado

Regional Communications Latin America