Dr. Zhigang Hao was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of ADAMA in November 2026. Zhigang brings extensive experience in international operations, business transformation, strategic growth and corporate governance across complex multinational organizations.

Prior to joining ADAMA, Zhigang served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Adisseo, a global specialty chemicals and animal nutrition company with operations across China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In this role, he led the company's global business, overseeing strategy, manufacturing, research and development and cross-regional operations. 

Before becoming CEO of Adisseo, Zhigang held a number of senior leadership and board positions across international industrial and technology businesses. Throughout his career, he has served as Chairman and Director of several global companies, including Adisseo, Elkem, REC Solar and Qenos, overseeing internationally distributed operations and driving business performance across diverse markets.

Zhigang holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, a Master's degree in Chemical Engineering from Beijing University of Chemical Technology, a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Technology from Hebei University of Science and Technology, and an Executive MBA from the Open University of Hong Kong.