John de Mello re-elected for board of the European Chemical Industry Association

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Briefings

João de Mello was reelected as chairman of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) in Lisbon on October 23, 2026, marking the first time the Portuguese chemical leader serves in this role. The re-election occurred during the association's annual general meeting held under the Convention of Chemistry in Portugal. Mello stated his intent to support a competitive and resilient European industry amid international conflicts and non-European market growth, while the industry faces energy costs, competition, and production disruptions.

Key points

João de Mello, the Portuguese chemical industry leader, was reelected as chairman of the European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) in Lisbon on October 23, 2026, serving a two-year term.

Cefic, founded in 1972 and headquartered in Brussels, currently has approximately 650 members representing 14% of global chemical production and employing 1.2 million workers in the EU.

Context

The European Chemical Industry Council (Cefic) is the most important industry association in Europe, integrating since 2023. The re-election of João de Mello occurred during the association's annual general meeting held under the Convention of Chemistry in Portugal, which is the first such event in Portugal. The industry faces high energy costs, extra-union competition, and production disruptions, with recent data showing a 2% production decline in the EU between January and July 2026.

Limitations

Production data for the EU between January and July 2026 is the most recent available, showing a 2% decline compared to the previous year. The article does not provide specific details on the causes of production disruptions or the exact timeline of the upcoming Convention of Chemistry meeting in Portugal.

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