27.03.2024 • News

Chemours Names Denise Dignam Permanent CEO

US specialty chemicals and materials company Chemours has appointed Denise Dignam as the company’s permanent CEO and president, as well as a member of the board of directors, effective immediately.

Dignam has been interim CEO since the end of February, when former CEO Mark Newman was placed on administrative leave following an internal investigation.

Dignam joined Chemours in 2015. She brings over 35 years of experience in the chemical industry where she has held senior roles in business and operations, sales and marketing, commercialization, and supply chain. Prior to her role as interim CEO of Chemours, she was president of the Titanium Technologies (TT) segment, and president of the Advanced Performance Materials (APM) segment.

Denise Dignam, CEO, Chemours. Source: Chemours
Denise Dignam, CEO, Chemours. Source: Chemours

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