HOUSTON, TX, Feb 13, 2026 – Kraton Corporation has appointed Sangwoo Ryu as chief executive officer (CEO), bringing more than 25 years of finance and operations leadership experience. Ryu has led financial strategy, investment controls, and operational planning across international markets. Kraton said his background supports its position in the global Pine Chemical and Polymers markets.
Sangwoo Ryu currently serves as CEO of Cariflex Pte Ltd, a former Kraton business now owned by DL Chemical. He joined Cariflex in Feb’20, before its acquisition by DL Chemical, and initially served as chief financial officer. In April’25, he became CEO of Cariflex after Prakash Kolluri became president of Kraton’s Polymer business. Ryu will work with leadership at Kraton and Cariflex to support operational decisions and growth across both organizations.
Sangwoo Ryu, Kraton CEO said: “I want to express my gratitude towards the members of the Board of Directors and the Kraton Leadership Team for their unwavering dedication to Kraton’s success. I’m looking forward to leading Kraton into the next era of excellence, building upon the strong foundations and principles set forth in our vision and values.”
Source: Kraton
About Kraton Corporation
Kraton Corp., founded in 2000 and based in Woodlands, TX, makes specialty polymers and performance chemicals, including renewable and biobased products. The company produces styrenic block copolymers and pine-based chemicals used in adhesives, coatings, sealants, lubricants, and consumer and personal care goods, as well as medical, packaging, automotive, paving, roofing, road construction, and tire applications. Kraton is a supplier in the pine chemicals sector and also sells performance chemicals used in fuel additives, oilfield and mining operations, inks, coatings, and metalworking fluids. The company serves more than 800 customers in over 70 countries and focuses on improving product performance while reducing environmental impact.