International. The Chemours Company announced that Chris Siemer, president of Chemical Solutions, has announced his intention to leave the company after a brief transition period. Effective April 1, Edwin Sparks, currently Director of Corporate Strategy for Chemours, will be promoted to the position of President of Chemical Solutions. In addition, Edwin will provide leadership and support to chemours' Office of Transformation as the company continues its efforts to renew and improve.
In his role as president of business, Siemer made significant contributions to the company's performance. He led the evaluation and optimization of the Chemical Solutions portfolio, resulting in the profitable sale of two business segments and the generation of significant net profits. As transformation leader, Siemer spearheaded work that delivered significant cost reductions and organizational health improvements for Chemours, a critical component of the company's successful five-point transformation plan, completed in 2017.
Chemours President and CEO Mark Vergnano made clear his gratitude for Siemer's presence on his executive team. "Of the challenges we face as a start to stabilize and transform the company, Chris has demonstrated tremendous personal leadership and significant results. It has been a model of tenacity, resilience and goodwill for the entire organization."
Ed Sparks brings to his new role more than two decades of deep and extensive experience at DuPont and Chemours, having worked with distinction in strategy, manufacturing site operations and technology, as well as sales and business leadership.
