Our Vision & Mission
Creating a better tomorrow with sustainable and innovative chemistry today.
Building on our 100-year legacy, we harness the infinite possibilities of innovative chemistry to improve and protect everyday life and our planet. From stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands. Acting safely and with integrity, we meet the changing needs of our customers, grow our talented team of associates, and improve the communities in which we work and live.
100 Years of Making Everyday Better
Rooted in more than a century of innovation, our products not only make everyday life possible – we make it better. From stronger homes to safer automobiles and everywhere in between, we boldly engineer sustainable products to tackle our world’s most challenging demands. It’s better with Bakelite.
Our Leadership
Each member of our Executive Leadership Team has more than 20 years of experience in the chemical manufacturing industry and brings a depth of knowledge and expertise, diverse experiences, thought leadership, and strategic perspective to drive financial health and growth for the company and our customers we serve.
JP Aucoin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Barry Canipe
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Curtis Shelast
Executive Vice President and Americas General Manager
Julian Welfoot, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President and Managing Director, Europe
Paul Vogt, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President and Chief Procurement Officer
Andrea Croslyn, Ph.D.
Executive Vice President, Business Process and Sustainability
Alex Greenberg
Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer
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