Arq, a producer of activated carbon and environmentally efficient carbon products used in purification and sustainable materials, has appointed Jeanette McQueeney as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
In the role, McQueeney will lead the company’s commercial strategy, overseeing sales, business development, marketing and market expansion as Arq continues to grow its presence in the activated carbon sector.
Strengthening commercial leadership in activated carbon markets
McQueeney brings more than 20 years of commercial leadership experience across the chemicals, polymers and advanced materials industries. Most recently, she served as Commercial Director at Delrin, where she led operations across the Americas and delivered profitable growth in a mature market.
Prior to this, she spent nearly a decade at Avient, formerly PolyOne, holding senior roles across regional, channel and multidivisional sales organisations. Her experience includes developing scalable go-to-market strategies and leading high-performing commercial teams.
Supporting growth in purification and sustainable materials
Bob Rasmus, Chief Executive Officer of Arq, said McQueeney’s appointment reflects the company’s focus on strengthening customer relationships and expanding into new markets.
Earlier in her career, McQueeney held roles at Eastman Chemical Company and ADA Carbon Solutions, now Arq, giving her direct experience with activated carbon technologies and familiarity with the company’s operations and markets.
Focus on environmental protection and domestic supply
McQueeney said she is looking forward to supporting customers as demand grows for environmentally efficient and domestic carbon supply, highlighting the role of activated carbon in protecting air, water and land.
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, she holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry with a minor in mathematics and physics from Eastern Michigan University.
Arq produces activated carbon products used in applications including water purification and environmental protection, supporting customers across industrial and infrastructure markets.
