Aurorium Names John Van Hulle Chief Executive Officer

INDIANAPOLIS – [September 09, 2025] – Aurorium, a specialty ingredients manufacturer and materials innovation partner, today announced that John Van Hulle, currently Executive Chairman, has been named Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Mr. Van Hulle previously served as Aurorium’s CEO from 2018-2024 and succeeds Faye Freeman, who has decided to depart the company for personal reasons.

“Aurorium holds a special place in my heart and I am honored to return to the CEO role at this terrific company,” said Mr. Van Hulle. “We see tremendous growth opportunities ahead and are focused on accelerating our strategy, strengthening our capabilities and delivering exceptional value for our customers. All of us at Aurorium thank Faye for her leadership and wish her the best for her next chapter.”

In returning to the CEO role, Mr. Van Hulle brings more than 30 years of leadership experience, including deep knowledge of the company and its priority markets, to guide Aurorium’s continued growth and expansion. In his successful first tenure as Aurorium’s CEO, Mr. Van Hulle led the company through a period of consistent growth, including six strategic acquisitions, driving a disciplined focus on its core specialty ingredients and essential materials markets, developing a robust innovation pipeline and aligning the global business around a customer-centric orientation.

“We are pleased to welcome John back as Aurorium’s CEO,” said Dwight Gibson, Operating Partner – Manufactured Products at PPC. “John has been a driving force behind Aurorium’s success and innovation, and we look forward to continuing our strong partnership to support the company’s growth strategy.” 

Before joining Aurorium, Mr. Van Hulle served as President of PolyOne’s Global Color and Additives business and held various senior leadership roles at ChemDesign Corporation, Cambrex Corporation and General Chemical Corporation. He holds a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Michigan and a Master of Business Administration in Operations Management and Finance from California State Polytechnic University-Pomona.

About Aurorium

Aurorium is the materials innovation partner that helps global manufacturers harness the power of possibility to make the world a better place. Their specialty ingredients and performance-enhancing materials enhance quality of life, support health and wellness, and enable customers to deliver value-added solutions. Key industries Aurorium serves include healthcare, personal & home care, mobility, infrastructure, and paper & packaging. A Responsible Care® company, Aurorium follows the highest regulatory standards across all its facilities. They are committed to operating at the highest levels of manufacturing consistency, quality control, and safety.

About Pritzker Private Capital

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