Darwin Simpson
Chief Executive Officer at Univar Corp.
Profile
As an Operating Advisor, Major General Darwin H.
Simpson (Retired) is responsible for performing due diligence, assisting in deal execution and providing critical advice on operational restructuring across our portfolio.
He is a seasoned and highly accomplished Senior Executive with over 35 years of experience leading both a large global company and serving our nation as a US Army Major General (Retired).
Darwin was most recently a President and CEO of Univar Corp., a global chemical distribution company (annual revenue over $7 billion).
He is a seasoned corporate strategist who played a critical role executing over 30 middle market sized transactions, which were valued at over $2B during his three decade career with VW&R/Univar.
Darwin is a graduate of the Command and General Staff College and the US Army War College.
His awards include the Legion of Merit, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, etc.
He is also a Veteran of the War on Global Terrorism (Operation Noble Eagle).
Darwin serves on a number of boards such as Chairman of the Board of St. Luke’s Free Medical Clinic, a board member of Palmetto Council, Boy Scouts of America, and many more.
Darwin holds a B.S.
in chemistry from the University of Arkansas and an M.B.A.
from Pepperdine University.
Darwin Simpson active positions
Companies | Position | Start |
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Ennovance Capital LLC
Ennovance Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ennovance Capital LLC (Ennovance Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Consultant / Advisor | - |
Viachem Ltd.
Viachem Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Barentz International BV, Viachem Ltd. is a distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical products. The company is based in Plano, TX. The company was founded in 2006 by Mike Efting. Viachem was acquired by Barentz International BV on October 06, 2022. | Director/Board Member | - |
Univar Corp.
Univar Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Univar Corp. distributes industrial and agricultural chemicals. The company was founded on November 28, 1966 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Chief Executive Officer | - |
Former positions of Darwin Simpson
Companies | Position | End |
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Univar Corp.
Univar Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Univar Corp. distributes industrial and agricultural chemicals. The company was founded on November 28, 1966 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | President | - |
Training of Darwin Simpson
The University of Arkansas | Undergraduate Degree |
Pepperdine University | Masters Business Admin |
U.S. Army War College | Undergraduate Degree |
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Univar Corp.
Univar Corp. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Univar Corp. distributes industrial and agricultural chemicals. The company was founded on November 28, 1966 and is headquartered in Seattle, WA. | Distribution Services |
Ennovance Capital LLC
Ennovance Capital LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ennovance Capital LLC (Ennovance Capital) is a private equity firm founded in 2008. The firm is headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. | Finance |
Viachem Ltd.
Viachem Ltd. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Part of Barentz International BV, Viachem Ltd. is a distributor of life science ingredients and specialty chemical products. The company is based in Plano, TX. The company was founded in 2006 by Mike Efting. Viachem was acquired by Barentz International BV on October 06, 2022. | Distribution Services |
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