Ben Espada

Ben Espada is a seasoned professional in the textile and chemical industries, currently serving as President at Piedmont Chemical Industries since April 2019, following a role as Vice President and COO. Prior experience includes leading North American sales for Brand and Performance Textiles at Archroma and holding the position of CEO at M. Dohmen USA, Inc. Ben's career also features significant roles at BASF, where responsibilities included Global Product Manager for Disperse Dyestuffs. Educationally, Ben holds a Master's in Textile Science from the Institute of Textile Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Auburn University.