Pearl Group appoints Suzuki Masayuki as Head of R&D and Product Development

United Arab Emirates, 15 April 2026: Pearl Group, a global provider of polyurethane (PU) insulation solutions and other PU-based applications, announced today it has appointed Suzuki Masayuki as its new Head of R&D and Product Development. In this role, Suzuki is responsible for further developing Pearl’s programme of innovation and product diversification.  A strong research and development capability underpins Pearl’s approach of continually advancing its product portfolio, polyurethane formulations and technical expertise.

With more than 24 years of experience in R&D and technical service and development (TS&D) in the chemistry industry, and 19 years at Dow Polyurethanes, Suzuki has demonstrated strong technical leadership across the polyurethane value chain. He has launched multiple products and start-ups of DMC polyols, developed and commercialised PU systems in Japan and Southeast Asia, and achieved several US patents. Suzuki reports into Jose Diaz, Pearl Group’s General Manager Europe, who also leads the company’s global technical division.

Jose Diaz, General Manager Europe, said: “Suzuki’s extensive experience in the polyurethane industry will ensure we remain at the forefront of our industry in product innovation, technical expertise and service excellence. As we continue to focus on delivering a superior and diversified product range to our global client base, we are delighted that Suzuki has joined us to further this aim. We warmly welcome him to the Pearl team.”

Suzuki Masayuki, Head of R&D and Product Development, said: “I am very pleased to be leading Pearl’s strong and innovative R&D capability. I look forward to adding to its growing portfolio of PU products and to working with the team and Pearl’s customers and partners globally.”

Prior to joining Pearl, Suzuki worked at Dow Polyurethanes in Japan, where he most recently served as Senior Technical Service and Development (TS&D) Scientist for Polyurethanes APAC and Site Leader of the Dow Japan Development Center, overseeing site operations and environmental, health, safety and sustainability (EH&S). Prior to this, he held R&D roles at GE Silicones and Mitsubishi Paper Mills, and he has also completed overseas assignments in China and Thailand. Suzuki was the recipient of the TS&D Pinnacle Award in 2024 – the sole technical awardee in the APAC Polyurethanes TS&D/R&D organisation.