Stephen C. Forsyth
Director
Board members
Lanxess
Saudi Arabia
Biography
Stephen C. Forsyth was born in Liverpool, United Kingdom, in 1955. He studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the London Business School from 1973 to 1980, graduating with a Master's degree in economics. Between his Bachelor's and Master's degree he completed a trainee program at Lloyds Bank. His career began in Hexcel Corporation’s specialty chemicals division. He worked for the U.S. specialty materials company for 26 years, assuming various positions. There, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 1996, having previously worked as Vice President, International Operations, heading up the businesses outside the United States. In 2007, Forsyth transferred to U.S. specialty chemicals company Chemtura Corporation. There, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and assumed responsibility for all finance functions. Effective June 1, 2017, Forsyth was appointed to the Board of Management of LANXESS AG. As Chief Integration Officer, he is responsible for the integration of the businesses acquired from Chemtura into the LANXESS group. Stephen C. Forsyth was born in Liverpool, United Kingdom, in 1955. He studied at the London School of Economics and Political Science and the London Business School from 1973 to 1980, graduating with a Master's degree in economics. Between his Bachelor's and Master's degree he completed a trainee program at Lloyds Bank. His career began in Hexcel Corporation’s specialty chemicals division. He worked for the U.S. specialty materials company for 26 years, assuming various positions. There, he was appointed Chief Financial Officer in 1996, having previously worked as Vice President, International Operations, heading up the businesses outside the United States. In 2007, Forsyth transferred to U.S. specialty chemicals company Chemtura Corporation. There, he served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and assumed responsibility for all finance functions. Effective June 1, 2017, Forsyth was appointed to the Board of Management of LANXESS AG. As Chief Integration Officer, he is responsible for the integration of the businesses acquired from Chemtura into the LANXESS group.
Research Interest
Accounting & Marketing Economics Business & Financial Affairs
