The specialty ingredients unit of Ashland Inc. named May Shana’a group vice president, technology and growth strategy.
Shana’a will report to John Panichella, senior vice president of Ashland Inc. and president of Ashland's specialty ingredients unit.
Shana’a will be responsible for leading Ashland specialty ingredients’ global research and development and applications capabilities, with direct operational responsibility for the unit’s global research and technical centers. In addition, Shana’a will be responsible for business development including leading the strategic growth plan for the business.
Shana’a most recently served as global vice president, skin care and portfolio management at Johnson & Johnson, where she also held the role of vice president, R&D, global beauty care.