Ken Lane was appointed Olin’s President & Chief Executive Officer by Olin’s Board of Directors in March 2024 following an extensive search.

Since becoming Olin's President & CEO two years ago, Ken has spearheaded several key initiatives to drive operational excellence, enhance safety performance, and foster a culture of innovation. Under Ken’s leadership, the company has implemented strategic growth projects, enhanced reliability efforts, and strengthened its global market position. This includes the successful acquisition of small-caliber ammunition assets from AMMO, Inc., including brass shellcase capabilities and a newly constructed, world-class 185,000-square-foot production facility located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

Ken joined Olin from LyondellBasell, one of the world’s largest plastics, chemicals, and refining companies, where he served as Executive Vice President of Global Olefins and Polyolefins and interim CEO.

Before LyondellBasell, Ken spent 13 years at BASF in senior executive roles across various sectors, including Polyurethanes and Catalysts. Prior to BASF, he held strategy, commercial, operations, and technical positions at BP Chemicals and Amoco Chemical Corporation. Ken's career includes extensive international experience in the US, Malaysia, the UK, China, and Belgium.

Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University and a Master of Science in Management from the University of Alabama Huntsville.

Ken holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University and a Master of Science in Management from the University of Alabama Huntsville.