Borouge International has announced the appointment of Roland Janssen as chief commercial officer, effective 1 October 2026. Janssen will be based at Borouge International’s headquarters in Vienna. He succeeds Stefan Doboczky, who has decided to leave the company to pursue a new opportunity.
Janssen brings more than 25 years of global commercial and industry experience and is an accomplished executive within Borouge International, most recently serving as senior vice president, global sales & marketing. Before stepping into this new role, he held senior leadership positions at both Borealis and Borouge, establishing a strong track record of strengthening customer partnerships, driving commercial growth and expanding both companies’ global market presence.
Chief executive officer, Roger Kearns said, “I would like to thank Stefan for his leadership and the contribution he has made to Borouge International during an important period for the company. We wish him every success in his new role. Roland’s appointment reflects the depth of talent across our organization and our confidence in the future. As we continue building Borouge International, he will help build on our momentum, advance our strategic priorities and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
In his new role, Janssen will be responsible for leading Borouge International’s global commercial organization, overseeing and expanding our customer relationships and advancing the company’s commercial priorities across our key markets.
Roland Janssen, incoming chief commercial officer said, “I am excited to take on this role at an important point in Borouge International’s journey and look forward to building on the strong foundation established by our teams. Having spent over a decade at both Borealis and Borouge and having worked across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the Americas, I have a deep understanding of the business, markets, customers and the complementary capabilities we are able to bring together as one company. As we continue into this next phase of our growth, my focus will be on staying close to our customers and advancing our commercial priorities to realize the opportunities enabled by our expanded global platform.”
Borouge International continues to deliver on its integration and growth priorities, leveraging its global scale, leading technology and market reach to strengthen performance and enhance resilience across the business. As a top-tier global polyolefins leader, the company is focused on delivering sustainable growth, executing its strategic priorities and creating long-term value for shareholders.
