Chlorine Institute names new board chair and adds two directors

The Chlorine Institute has named Lenny Scott as chair of its board of directors and added two new directors ahead of its fall meeting in Baltimore. The leadership shift comes as the group doubles down on safety, stewardship and industry collaboration across chlorine and related mission chemicals.

Why it matters: - The Chlorine Institute’s board transition affects leadership for an industry group focused on the safe production, distribution and use of chlorine and related chemicals. - New board oversight can shape priorities on transportation, emergency preparedness and member coordination. - The timing ahead of the CI Fall Meeting in Baltimore signals a formal handoff as the organization resets its leadership bench.

What happened: - Lenny Scott, vice president of global process technology at Olin Corporation, has accepted the role of chair of the Chlorine Institute Board of Directors. - CI also named two new board members: Kyle Graham of Chemtrade Electrochem, Inc. and Adán Aurteneche of Orbia Vestolit. - Graham will serve on the Transportation Issue Team. - Aurteneche will serve on the Emergency Preparedness Issue Team. - The announcement was made Aug. 4, 2026.

The details: - Frank Reiner, CI president, said he is excited to work with Scott in the new role. - Reiner said Scott’s leadership and industry expertise will help CI serve members and respond to industry opportunities and challenges. - Julie Hildebrand stepped down as board chair after a change in both her role and company. - CI thanked Hildebrand for her leadership, contributions and service to the institute. - CI said it looks forward to welcoming Graham and Aurteneche at the CI Fall Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland. - The institute says its mission is to support the chlor-alkali industry in safe, secure, environmentally compatible and sustainable production, distribution and use of chlorine, sodium and potassium hydroxides, sodium hypochlorite, vinyl chloride monomer and hydrogen chloride. - CI’s website is more information. - CI also shared social media links on LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and X.

Between the lines: - The board refresh keeps leadership aligned with operational areas that matter most to the chlorine supply chain, especially transportation and emergency readiness. - Scott’s background in global process technology suggests CI is leaning on technical and operational experience as it navigates industry risk and compliance demands. - Hildebrand’s departure appears tied to a broader professional transition rather than an internal dispute.

What's next: - Scott will lead the board as CI continues work on safety, stewardship and collaboration across its member base. - Graham and Aurteneche are expected to take up their committee roles at the fall meeting. - CI’s leadership team will likely use the Baltimore meeting to reinforce priorities for the year ahead.