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Dooley delays ACC retirement as plastics come under fire

Board chair admits ‘a little arm twisting' to convince CEO to reverse decision and remain through 2019 to lead effort on waste American Chemistry Council CEO Cal Dooley Not so fast on news of Cal Dooley's retirement at American Chemistry Council, which was announced in April. The $123 million-revenue association issued a statement June 11 saying Dooley has agreed to stay on through next year. The ACC board said it believes Dooley's continued leadership is needed to see through a major new initiative on plastic waste as governments and activist groups increasingly gear up to combat its impact on oceans and waterways. ACC had retained executive search firm Korn Ferry to… Read More