Sika Executive and Leadership Team

James Walther, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Sika, directs the overarching corporate strategy for the global specialty chemicals enterprise. Overseeing the integration of bonding, sealing, and damping technologies, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between research initiatives and market demands in the building and automotive sectors. This leadership role involves managing complex manufacturing operations across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific to maintain a competitive edge in industrial manufacturing components. By optimizing resource allocation and fostering innovation, James Walther directly impacts the long-term growth trajectory of the organization. The President & Chief Executive Officer coordinates with the board to execute expansion plans, ensuring that Sika remains a leader in chemical applications. Through rigorous oversight of global performance metrics, Walther secures the operational excellence required to support diverse consumer and business markets worldwide.

Santosh Mallya, the Chief Financial Officer, Near Region (East) at Sika, manages fiscal health and capital allocation across the Eastern operational territories. Overseeing regional financial reporting and risk assessment, the Chief Financial Officer, Near Region (East) ensures that chemical manufacturing facilities maintain strict budgetary compliance. This leadership role involves analyzing market trends in the Middle East and Africa to drive sustainable revenue growth for construction materials. By implementing robust financial controls, Santosh Mallya directly impacts the profitability of regional business units. The Chief Financial Officer, Near Region (East) collaborates with global leadership to harmonize financial strategies, supporting the broader mission of providing high-performance sealing and reinforcing solutions. Through precise management of regional assets and investment portfolios, Mallya strengthens the financial foundation necessary for Sika to scale operations effectively within these critical emerging markets.

Viviana Saez, the Director Administración Y Finanzas. Chief Financial Officer at Sika, governs administrative efficiency and financial integrity for the South American division. Overseeing the consolidation of financial data and internal auditing processes, the Director Administración Y Finanzas. Chief Financial Officer ensures that all bonding and sealing product lines adhere to corporate fiscal standards. This leadership role involves streamlining administrative workflows to support the rapid deployment of construction materials across the region. By optimizing cash flow management and tax planning, Viviana Saez directly impacts the operational agility of the company. The Director Administración Y Finanzas. Chief Financial Officer works closely with regional managers to align financial objectives with the global strategy of Sika. Through diligent oversight of administrative functions, Saez provides the necessary infrastructure for the business to thrive in competitive industrial manufacturing environments.

Scott Henry, the Global President, Business N America at Sika, architects the growth strategy for the entire North American market. Overseeing the production and distribution of specialized chemical systems, the Global President, Business N America ensures that bonding, sealing, and reinforcing products meet the rigorous demands of the regional construction and automotive industries. This leadership role involves managing large-scale manufacturing facilities and driving market penetration through targeted sales initiatives. By fostering strong relationships with industrial partners, Scott Henry directly impacts the market share and revenue performance of the company in this key territory. The Global President, Business N America coordinates with international teams to integrate global innovations into local product offerings. Through strategic oversight of regional operations, Henry secures the competitive positioning of Sika, ensuring that the organization remains the preferred provider for high-performance chemical solutions across the continent.