$ALB (ALBEMARLE) — 8-K: Albemarle names Ragnar Udd CEO effective February 1, 2027; Kent Masters becomes Executive Chairman

Albemarle appointed Ragnar Udd as President and CEO, effective February 1, 2027, and he will join the Board. Kent Masters will transition from Chairman and CEO to Executive Chairman through the 2027 annual meeting. Udd is currently Chief Commercial Officer of BHP and has over 25 years of global resources leadership experience. The filing contains no financial results or guidance.

Albemarle appointed Ragnar Udd as President and CEO, effective February 1, 2027, and he will join the Board. Kent Masters will transition from Chairman and CEO to Executive Chairman through the 2027 annual meeting. Udd is currently Chief Commercial Officer of BHP and has over 25 years of global resources leadership experience. The filing contains no financial results or guidance.