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Chemistry Australia appoints new CEO

22 January 2026

The Board of Chemistry Australia is pleased to announce the appointment of Matthew Flügge to the role of CEO, commencing in April.

Matthew was previously the Vice President Global External Affairs at Dyno Nobel (formerly Incitec Pivot) and joins Chemistry Australia with more than 25 years of leadership experience in Corporate Affairs, Communications, Media, and Government & Industry Relations.

Dr Grant Lukey, Interim Chair of Chemistry Australia, said Matthew was an outstanding professional who has the leadership skills and in-depth knowledge of the Australian plastics and chemicals sector to guide members and the broader industry through a new era of opportunities.

“Matthew brings deep expertise and proven leadership to the CEO role, with extensive experience in government, regulatory, and policy strategy,” Dr Lukey said.

“Matthew also has a significant career background in the chemistry sector, giving him valuable insight into the vital contribution our $48 billion industry makes to the economy.”

“Matthew’s experience advocating for affordable gas supplies and competitively priced energy represents a valuable asset for our members.”

“We are delighted to welcome Matthew to Chemistry Australia, and the Board looks forward to working with him to advance conditions for long-term investment in chemistry.”

Outgoing CEO Samantha Read will continue to provide support during the leadership transition and conclude her tenure on Thursday 30 April.

For media enquires please contact:

Shayna Welsh –  or 0448 660 443

 

Chemistry Australia is the pre-eminent national body representing the Australian chemistry industry, one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the country. The industry supports more than 240,000 full time jobs and contributes more than $48 billion to Australia’s GDP. Members of Chemistry Australia are positioned across the entire value chain including manufacturers, importers and distributors, logistics and supply chain partners, raw material suppliers, fabricators, compounders, recyclers, research, academia and service providers to the industry. These businesses range from small family-owned companies to leading national and multinational enterprises.

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