Albemarle Executive and Leadership Team

Neal Sheorey, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Albemarle, directs the global financial architecture and capital allocation strategies for the organization. Overseeing fiscal reporting, treasury operations, and investor relations, the Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ensures the company maintains a robust balance sheet to support large-scale lithium and bromine production. This leadership role involves managing complex financial risks associated with international chemical markets while optimizing capital efficiency across diverse manufacturing sites. By aligning budgetary priorities with long-term growth objectives, Neal Sheorey directly impacts the ability of the company to scale operations for the electric vehicle and energy storage sectors. Sheorey maintains rigorous oversight of financial compliance and performance metrics, providing the necessary stability for the company to pursue aggressive expansion in global markets while delivering consistent value to shareholders through disciplined fiscal management.

Jennifer Morningstar, the Vice President, Corporate Financial Planning Analysis & Chief Financial Officer, Capital Projects at Albemarle, manages the financial modeling and economic evaluation of major infrastructure investments. Overseeing the capital project portfolio, the Vice President, Corporate Financial Planning Analysis & Chief Financial Officer, Capital Projects ensures that multi-billion dollar investments in lithium extraction and processing facilities align with corporate profitability targets. This role involves coordinating with engineering and operations teams to forecast project lifecycles and mitigate financial exposure during construction phases. By implementing advanced analytical frameworks, Jennifer Morningstar directly influences the strategic deployment of resources across the global manufacturing footprint. Morningstar provides critical data-driven insights to the executive leadership team, facilitating informed decision-making regarding capacity expansion and technological upgrades that support the growing demand for high-performance chemicals in the energy and mobility sectors.

Eva Rykr, the Vice President Chief of Staff - Enterprise Strategy and Growth at Albemarle, architects the long-term strategic roadmap and identifies emerging market opportunities for the enterprise. Overseeing cross-functional initiatives, the Vice President Chief of Staff - Enterprise Strategy and Growth ensures that business units remain synchronized with the overarching mission of advancing specialty chemical solutions. This leadership role involves evaluating potential partnerships, acquisitions, and internal innovation projects that strengthen the competitive position of the company in the lithium and bromine industries. By synthesizing market intelligence and operational data, Eva Rykr directly impacts the ability of the company to pivot toward high-growth sectors like pharmaceuticals and advanced electronics. Rykr facilitates communication between the executive suite and operational departments, ensuring that strategic goals translate into actionable plans that drive sustainable growth and operational excellence across all global regions.

Cynthia Lima, the Chief Communications Officer at Albemarle, directs the global brand strategy, internal messaging, and external reputation management for the organization. Overseeing corporate communications, the Chief Communications Officer ensures that the commitment of the company to responsible resource management and sustainable innovation reaches key stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and community partners. This leadership role involves crafting narratives that highlight the critical role of specialty chemicals in enabling a more resilient world. By managing public relations and digital engagement, Cynthia Lima directly impacts the market perception and social license to operate for the company. Lima coordinates with executive leadership to maintain transparency and consistency in messaging across diverse international markets, ensuring that the corporate identity remains aligned with the evolving needs of the energy, connectivity, and health sectors while fostering trust with global audiences.