$2.4 billion Albemarle Corp, a provider of highly engineered specialty chemicals, has appointed Nicole Daniel as vice president, chief compliance officer, and corporate secretary, effective immediately. She also will continue in her current role as assistant general counsel.

Daniel has served as assistant general counsel and assistant corporate secretary of Albemarle since January 2008. She joined the company in November 2002. Previously, Daniel served as an associate with Hunton & Williams, as well as an associate at Woods Rogers.