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Oxea Appoints Michael McHenry as Chief Executive Officer and Ed Ray as Chief Financial Officer

Feb 26, 2026

Position

Chief Financial Officer

Company

Oxea

Ed Ray
Monheim am RheinManufacturingBiotechnologyPharmaceutical

Description

Oxea has formed a new global leadership team as part of its strategic relaunch aimed at enhancing its market focus and international presence. The appointments include Michael McHenry as CEO and Ed Ray as CFO, both bringing extensive experience in the chemical industry.

Quick answer

Oxea Appoints Michael McHenry as Chief Executive Officer and Ed Ray as Chief Financial Officer (February 26, 2026). Oxea is based in Monheim am Rhein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.

Who is the new Chief Financial Officer at Oxea?
Oxea named Ed Ray Chief Financial Officer, announced February 26, 2026.
What did Oxea announce on February 26, 2026?
Oxea has formed a new global leadership team as part of its strategic relaunch aimed at enhancing its market focus and international presence. The appointments include Michael McHenry as CEO and Ed Ray as CFO, both bringing extensive experience in the chemical industry.
What does Oxea do?
OXEA (formerly OQ Chemicals) is a global manufacturer of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Performance Chemicals such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines.
Where is Oxea based?
Oxea is based in Monheim am Rhein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany.
Which similar companies made leadership changes around the same time?
PCCA (March 3, 2026), Symbiosis Pharmaceutical Services (March 11, 2026), Halozyme Therapeutics (March 12, 2026) and Helus Pharma (February 10, 2026) also announced leadership changes within 45 days of Oxea.

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Company Information

Company

Oxea

Location

Monheim am Rhein, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany

About

OXEA (formerly OQ Chemicals) is a global manufacturer of Oxo Intermediates and Oxo Performance Chemicals such as alcohols, polyols, carboxylic acids, specialty esters, and amines. These are used to produce high-quality coatings, lubricants, cosmetic and pharmaceutical products, flavors and fragrances, printing inks, and plastics. OXEA employs more than 1,200 people worldwide and markets its chemicals in more than 60 countries.

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