Albemarle (ALB) shares fall 5.04% intraday after CEO succession plan announcement
ByAinvest Wire
Friday, Sep 4, 2026 10:08 am ET1min read
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Albemarle (ALB) shares fell 5.04% in intraday trading after the company announced a CEO succession plan. Current CEO Kent Masters will transition to Executive Chairman, and Ragnar Udd, currently Chief Commercial Officer of BHP, will be appointed President and CEO effective February 1, 2027. The leadership change was disclosed via an SEC 8-K filing.
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