June 4, 2026
9:00AM - 10:00AM

American Chemistry Council: Responsible Care presents: Leading in Times of Crisis

Speaker: Andrew LaVanway, Chief Executive, CHEMTREC

In high-consequence environments, leadership is ultimately tested not during routine operations, but in moments of disruption, uncertainty, and crisis. Drawing on experience leading CHEMTREC and responding to complex emergency events across the dangerous goods value chain, Andrew LaVanway will explore what effective leadership looks like when stakes are highest.

This session will examine how organizations build resilience into their systems, make critical decisions under pressure, and align people, processes, and communication in real time. Attendees will gain perspective on leading through crisis at scale—from preparedness and coordination to execution and accountability—and how these lessons translate into stronger, more resilient organizations across transportation, manufacturing, and emergency response.