Elkem ASA announced that Larry Zhang has accepted a new position in Sinochem and Sandy Chen has been appointed Acting Senior Vice President for Elkem's Silicones division, a leading global player in fully integrated silicone manufacturing. Both will step into their new roles with immediate effect. Sandy Chen comes from the position as the Vice President Asia Pacific region in the Elkem Silicones division.

Sandy has a long and extensive experience both within leadership and the silicones global business. She holds a polymer master's degree from Beijing Technology and Business University.