Innospec Performance Chemicals: has welcomed the newest member of its sales team, Dr. Vince Abraham. He will join the company as North American business director–silicones, and play a leading role in accelerating the companies’ growth of the Chemsil Silicones business, acquired last year by Innospec. Abraham holds a PhD in chemistry and has 25 years of experience with leading raw materials suppliers to the personal care industry including silicone producers, active ingredients and other specialty chemicals.