US thermoplastics resin distributor Nexeo Plastics (The Woodlands, Texas; www.nexeoplastics.com) said it has hired Joost d’Hooghe as its new vice-president of EMEA, with responsibility for continued development and expansion of the company’s footprint throughout the region. The role was previously covered by CEO Paul Tayler.

Nexeo said d’Hooghe previously worked at DSM Engineering Materials (Geleen / The Netherlands; www.dsm.com), where he served as vice-president of business lines and led a global team in automotive, electrical and industrial and consumer electronics materials. He has also held several positions at DSM, including commercial director of EMEA and European sales manager.