Title: Former President & CEO
Workplace: The Chemours Company
Alma Maters: University of Waterloo (Ontario), Richard Ivey Business School at the University of Western Ontario
Boards: American Chemistry Council, United States Council of International Business
Q&A: Best advice for your younger self? “Embrace the opportunities to take calculated risks and always take pride in the quality of your work – that is the key to professional growth and personal fulfillment.”
As a former leader of Chemours, a chemical manufacturer with roots in the legacy DuPont company, Mark Newman has helped to write a new chapter for the company. He’s negotiated settlements for Chemours’ liabilities regarding prior production of PFAS chemicals, and has moved the company toward greener alternatives aimed at aiding the world’s post-carbon future. Company revenues have reached new highs since he ascended to the leadership of the global chemical company in 2021, increasing by 22% over pre-pandemic levels. Also during …