AKRON—Akron Dispersions has named Kayley Fishel-Hayat as its new technical director.
The firm said she replaces Diane Hunsicker, who is retiring in August after 30 years of service. Fishel-Hayat has been a scientist on Goodyear's global material science for the past four years. She received her doctorate in polymer and organic chemistry from the University of South Carolina.
Akron Dispersions makes water-based dispersions and emulsions of chemical ingredients for the polymer industry.