Dr. Ketan Joshi has been appointed the new President of EPCA, succeeding Richard Roudeix.
Brussels, 12 January 2026
Dr. Ketan Joshi Appointed as New President of the Board
The European Petrochemical Association (EPCA) is delighted to announce Dr. Ketan Joshi, President of the Intermediates Division at BASF SE, as the new President of the EPCA Board of Directors. Dr. Joshi takes over from Richard Roudeix, President of Ventures EMEAI at LyondellBasell, who has held the position since 2023.
This leadership change highlights EPCA’s dedication to continued effective governance, collaboration, and forward-thinking leadership in an industry undergoing major transformation.
Dr. Joshi brings over two decades of experience across the global petrochemical value chain in senior management roles at BASF in multiple regions. He holds a PhD in Food Process Engineering from ETH Zurich and an MBA from Mannheim Business School.
“Taking over the role of president is both a privilege and a responsibility, and I look forward to working closely with EPCA’s Board and the secretariat,” said Dr. Joshi. “The European petrochemical industry plays a vital role in Europe’s economy. It holds significant potential to contribute to the sustainability transition towards net zero. By fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing, I am confident that, EPCA can contribute to build a better future for the petrochemical industry in Europe.”
As President, Dr. Joshi will chair the EPCA Board, set strategic priorities, and guide the association’s initiatives to support robust governance and collaboration across the petrochemical value chain.
Outgoing President Richard Roudeix commented:
“It has been an honour to serve as EPCA President and to work alongside such an engaged group of leaders. Over the past years, EPCA has strengthened its position as a platform for open dialogue and cooperation on energy transition and value chain transformation. I am confident Dr. Joshi will continue driving EPCA’s vision forward.”
EPCA expresses its gratitude to Mr. Roudeix for his leadership and dedication to the association and its members.
View all board members here epca.eu/people and find all corporate members listed at epca.eu/members.
For additional questions, please contact:
EPCA’s Managing Director Johann Lenhart at johann.lenhart@epca.eu
