Sika Executive and Leadership Team

James Walther, the President & Chief Executive Officer at Sika, directs the global strategic vision for the specialty chemicals enterprise. Overseeing the entire organizational structure, the President & Chief Executive Officer ensures alignment between chemical manufacturing capabilities and the evolving demands of the construction and automotive markets. This leadership role involves managing complex international operations across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific to maintain market dominance in bonding and sealing technologies. By optimizing resource allocation and fostering innovation in chemical applications, James Walther drives sustainable growth and operational excellence. The President & Chief Executive Officer collaborates closely with the Board to refine long-term objectives, ensuring that Sika remains at the forefront of industrial manufacturing components. Through rigorous oversight of global facilities, Walther secures the company's competitive advantage in both business and consumer markets, consistently delivering high-performance solutions that protect and reinforce critical infrastructure projects on a worldwide scale.

Santosh Mallya, the Chief Financial Officer, Near Region (East) at Sika, manages the fiscal health and financial reporting for operations across the Eastern territories. Overseeing regional capital allocation, the Chief Financial Officer, Near Region (East) ensures that financial strategies support the production of bonding and sealing systems within these specific markets. This role involves monitoring economic trends and currency fluctuations to mitigate risks while maximizing profitability for the chemical manufacturing facilities located throughout the region. By implementing robust financial controls, Santosh Mallya maintains transparency and accountability across all local business units. The Chief Financial Officer, Near Region (East) works in tandem with global leadership to integrate regional performance data into the broader corporate financial framework. Through precise budgeting and investment analysis, Mallya supports the expansion of Sika in the Middle East and surrounding areas, ensuring that financial resources align with the company's mission to provide superior chemical solutions for the building and industrial sectors.

Viviana Saez, the Director Administración Y Finanzas. Chief Financial Officer at Sika, governs the administrative and financial infrastructure required to support complex chemical manufacturing processes. Overseeing internal accounting standards and financial planning, the Director Administración Y Finanzas. Chief Financial Officer ensures that operational costs remain optimized while maintaining the high quality of bonding, sealing, and damping products. This leadership position involves managing administrative workflows that facilitate seamless production cycles across diverse manufacturing facilities. By streamlining financial reporting and compliance protocols, Viviana Saez provides the necessary data for informed decision-making at the executive level. The Director Administración Y Finanzas. Chief Financial Officer coordinates with cross-functional teams to ensure that administrative resources effectively back the company's commitment to protecting and reinforcing industrial components. Through diligent management of financial assets and administrative systems, Saez strengthens the operational foundation of Sika, enabling the company to meet the rigorous demands of the global construction and automotive industries.

Scott Henry, the President, Automotive & Industry (Americas) at Sika, leads the strategic development and distribution of chemical solutions tailored for the automotive and industrial sectors across the Americas. Overseeing regional market penetration, the President, Automotive & Industry (Americas) ensures that bonding, sealing, and reinforcing products meet the specific technical requirements of automotive manufacturers. This role involves managing supply chain logistics and client relationships to drive revenue growth within the competitive North and South American markets. By aligning product innovation with regional industrial trends, Scott Henry optimizes the delivery of high-performance chemical applications. The President, Automotive & Industry (Americas) collaborates with global R&D teams to adapt chemical technologies for local manufacturing needs, ensuring that Sika maintains a leading position in the automotive supply chain. Through focused leadership and market analysis, Henry expands the company's footprint, delivering value-added solutions that enhance the durability and efficiency of automotive components throughout the entire American region.