FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 4, 2025 – Somerset, NJ
GJ Chemical LLC, a leading North American chemical distributor serving manufacturers and end-users across a broad range of industries, is pleased to announce the appointment of Luis Otero as Senior Account Executive – Industrial. In this strategic role, Otero will be responsible for driving growth and strengthening customer and supplier relationships across the United States, Canada, and Latin America, with a focus on monomers, amines, and specialty chemicals.
Otero brings more than 13 years of domestic and international experience in the chemical industry, with a deep technical background and a proven track record of business development across multiple sectors, including coatings, plastics, adhesives, construction, personal care, and raw material distribution.
Prior to joining GJ Chemical, Otero held several senior commercial positions, including Chemical Sales Director – Americas at Aquapharm Specialty Chemicals, Regional Manager at JNS-Smithchem, and earlier roles with Brenntag Specialties and Brenntag North America, where he led strategic accounts and product line growth initiatives.
“We are excited to welcome Luis to the GJ Chemical team,” said Nick Colonna, Purchasing Manager. “His extensive industry experience, market insight, and dedication to customer success align perfectly with our mission to deliver high-quality chemicals and exceptional service to our partners across the Americas.”
In his new role, Otero will focus on expanding GJ Chemical’s presence in core markets, deepening supplier partnerships, and offering tailored solutions that meet the evolving needs of manufacturers and chemical end-users.
Contact
Luis Otero
Senior Account Executive – Industrial
GJ Chemical
Phone: (973) 968-3634
Email: LuisO@gjchemical.com
Website: https://gjchemical.com