Jennifer Abril, ACI at 100, and the Future of the Cleaning Industry - Ep. 255

About this episode

Jennifer Abril discusses the American Cleaning Institute's centennial year and its future direction amidst industry changes.

Real decisions. Trusted peers. The Chemical Executive Mastermind. Learn more and apply today. Grow.thechemicalshow.com/mastermind Record attendance, industry transformation, and the push for science-backed clarity are setting the tone for the American Cleaning Institute ’s centennial year. Jennifer Abril , ACI’s new leader, joins host Victoria Meyer to share how the organization is meeting member demands for authoritative guidance and consumer trust amidst regulatory pressures and rapid industry change. Jennifer provides a behind-the-scenes look at the priorities for 2026; getting new chemistries to market, modernizing regulatory processes like TSCA, and redefining ACI’s “North Star” for the future. The conversation highlights the importance of innovation, policy modernization, and strategic leadership as ACI celebrates its 100th anniversary and positions itself for the challenges and opportunities of a new century. Subscribe to The Chemical Show on YouTube Listen in as Victoria and April discuss the following: ACI’s 100th anniversary: new era, leadership, and vision Science-driven advocacy and combating industry misinformation Leading industry transformation and embracing…

People in this episode

Host: Victoria Meyer

Guest: Jennifer Abril

Topics covered

• cleaning industry
• innovation
• regulatory processes
• industry transformation
• science-backed clarity
• leadership
• consumer trust

Keywords

• cleaning industry
• ACI
• Jennifer Abril
• regulatory modernization
• innovation
• consumer trust
• science-driven advocacy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American Cleaning Institute, ACI, TSCA

More episodes of The Chemical Show: Where Leaders Talk Business

• Unlocking ROI with AI in Chemicals | Insights from Kendall Justiniano - Ep. 267 · June 9, 2026 · 33 min
• Business of Beauty: 5 Key Insights from NYSCC Suppliers' Day 2026 - Ep. 266 · June 2, 2026 · 19 min
• Tech Transfer, Innovation, and the Future of Chemicals with Cameron Begley - Ep. 265 · May 26, 2026 · 1h 17m
• Q1 Chemical Earnings are Sending Mixed Signals - Ep. 264 · May 19, 2026 · 25 min
• 5 Fundamental Shifts Redefining Success In Chemicals - Ep. 263 · April 28, 2026 · 22 min
• Supply Chains Under Stress | Live from AFPM International Petrochemical Conference 2026 - Ep. 262 · April 21, 2026 · 60 min