Orion names Jonathan Puckett as new CFO

Houston, Texas – US-based carbon black supplier Orion SA has announced the appointment of Jonathan Puckett as its new chief financial officer, with effect from 1 Dec.

Puckett brings over 30 years of financial leadership experience largely within the chemical industry and will succeed Jeff Glajch, who is retiring, said Orion’s announcement.

He joins Orion after 14 years with chemicals and polymers major Celanese, where he recently served as vice president and CFO for the group’s ‘acetyl chain’ segment.

Prior to Celanese, Puckett served in senior financial roles at Affiliated Computer Services, PWC, and KPMG, continued the 7 Nov press statement.

Puckett’s “broad functional skillset, deep financial expertise and demonstrated success in helping businesses execute on both financial and strategic goals make him an excellent fit for our company,” said Orion CEO Corning Painter.

Glajch will remain as a full-time employee of Orion to 31 Dec, and will “provide consulting services during the first quarter of 2026 to ensure a seamless transition.”