Pearl appoints former Dow scientist as R&D chief

With over 24 years of experience in R&D and technical service and development within the chemistry industry, Suzuki has demonstrated strong technical leadership across the polyurethane value chain. He’s launched multiple DMC polyol products and start-ups and developed and commercialized PU systems in Japan and Southeast Asia. He’s also secured several US patents. Reporting to Jose Diaz, Pearl Group’s general manager Europe and leader of the company’s global technical division, Suzuki oversees these initiatives.

Jose Diaz said: “Suzuki’s extensive experience in the polyurethane industry will ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry in product innovation, technical expertise and service excellence. As we continue to focus on delivering a superior and diversified product range to our global client base, we are delighted that Suzuki has joined us to further this aim. We warmly welcome him to the Pearl team.”
Suzuki Masayuki said: “I am very pleased to be leading Pearl’s strong and innovative R&D capability. I look forward to adding to its growing portfolio of PU products and to working with the team and Pearl’s customers and partners globally.”

Before joining Pearl, Suzuki worked at Dow Polyurethanes in Japan. He was most recently senior technical service and development scientist for polyurethanes APAC and site leader at the Dow Japan Development Centre. This role involved overseeing site operations and environmental health safety and sustainability (EH&S). Prior to this he held R&D positions at GE Silicones and Mitsubishi Paper Mills and has also completed overseas assignments in China and Thailand. In 2024 he was awarded the TS&D Pinnacle Award – the only technical awardee in the APAC Polyurethanes TS&D/R&D organisation.

Photo: Suzuki Masayuki, head of R&D and product development, Pearl Group © Pearl Group

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