Chemtura makes insider business director of phosphorous flame retardants unit

Middlebury, Connecticut -- Chemtura Corp. has appointed Janet Chetland as business director of its UK-based phosphorous flame retardants division.

The company said Chetland, who was previously the division's product manager, will have responsibility for leadership and strategic direction of the business unit, which is headquartered in Trafford Park.

“Dr Chetland brings extensive technical and business experience to her new role,” a Chemtura statement said.

Chetland holds an honours degree in chemistry and physiology from Salford University and a PhD in chemistry from Liverpool University.