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Croda Inc, the company that uses smart science to create, make and sell high-performance ingredients and solutions that improve lives, has welcomed Jeff LaBrozzi as Site Director of its Atlas Point facility in New Castle, Delaware. LaBrozzi has over 25 years of management and engineering experience in the specialty chemical and consumer care industries. Most recently, LaBrozzi served as Vice President Operations Americas at Evonik where he was responsible for operations at multiple sites across North America. Additionally, he developed world-class safety programs; grew team culture; and managed production, maintenance, engineering, and project engineering departments. Previously, he was Site Director for an Air Products specialty chemicals facility. “We are thrilled to welcome someone of Jeff’s caliber to our team,” said Bradley Cook, Vice President of North America Operations for Croda Inc. “Jeff’s commitment to his community and the people he works with is evident when you watch him lead. This, in combination with decades of expertise in our industry, will ensure that Atlas Point will be driving innovation for years to come.” In his role as Site Director at Atlas Point, LaBrozzi will be responsible for leading all activities at the Atlas Point location. This will include a strong focus on safety, health, and environment; operations; quality; maintenance; capital planning and execution; and employee relations. He will also oversee the Atlas Point Community Advisory Council (CAC). “I’m excited to be joining the Atlas Point team,” said LaBrozzi. “Croda’s emphasis on operational safety and environmental responsibility align closely with my core values.” He continued, “It’s exciting to join a team and company that creates ingredients used every day to improve peoples’ lives across the globe. I also look forward to working with our dedicated community members in building upon our community programming.” LaBrozzi studied mechanical engineering at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) and served in the United States Air Force. He and his wife were excited to move back to the East Coast allowing closer proximity to their daughter, who is currently studying biomedical engineering at Penn State.