Luther C. Kissam, IV
Executive Vice President
Manufacturing, Law, Secretary and Health & Safety & Environment

Luther C. Kissam, IV (“Luke”) serves as Executive Vice President of Albemarle where he oversees all aspects of the company’s manufacturing, legal and administrative business matters.  Mr. Kissam was named Executive Vice President in May 2009.  Previously, he served as Senior Vice President, Manufacturing and Law, and Corporate Secretary of Albemarle Corporation since March 2008.  Mr. Kissam joined Albemarle and was elected Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary on September 30, 2003. Before joining Albemarle, Mr. Kissam served as Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Merisant Co. (manufacturer and marketer of sweetener and consumer food products), having previously served as Associate General Counsel of Monsanto Company (provider of agricultural products and solutions). >Download biography