From Legacy To Innovation: Pilot Chemical's Path Forward With Christian MacIver -Ep. 207

Join industry leaders at The Chemical Summit on September 29-30, 2026 in Houston, Texas.  Visit thechemicalsummit.comJoin Victoria Meyer as she unravels the dynamic journey of growth and transformation at Pilot Chemical with Christian MacIver, the company's President and COO. With a background in engineering and a penchant for problem-solving, Christian shares her passion for bringing innovation to the specialty chemicals market. She discusses the strategic initiatives driving Pilot's success, including expansion plans and pioneering sustainable surfactants addressing consumer and environmental demands. Explore how Pilot's private and independent status empowers it to adapt quickly to market changes while maintaining a customer and employee-centric approach. Christian highlights the crucial role of supply chain resilience, the transition towards digitization, and the thoughtful consideration of AI in their operations. Drawing from her own career experiences, Christian shares invaluable advice on leadership and the importance of using one's voice in building a successful and forward-thinking business.  Join us on this week’s episode to learn more about these topics: Christian MacIver's leadership journey and career development Privately held vs. public companies Specialty chemical industry transformation Supply chain resilience and adaptation Innovation and technology adoption  Killer Quote: " Use your voice. I can remember being in my first job as a salesperson...inside, I knew that wasn't the right thing to do...Now when I'm in a meeting, I make sure I'm sitting at the table. I make sure I speak up when I have a question about what's being talked about or concern about what's being proposed." - Christian MacIver  Subscribe to The Chemical Show on YouTube  ***Don’t miss an episode: Subscribe to The Chemical Show on your favorite podcast player. ***Like what you hear? Leave a rating and review.***Want more insights? Sign up for our email list at https://www.thechemicalshow.com