Momentive Performance Materials (Momentive) (Schenectady, New York, USA), a global high-performance silicones and specialty solutions company, announced the appointment of Craig Borkowski as chief executive officer (CEO) effective June 16.
“Craig Borkowski’s perspective, experience and passion are what’s needed to continue meeting the needs and demands of our customers, while enhancing product performance and enabling Solutions for a Sustainable World,” says Chairman of the Board YH Kim. “As an alumnus of our Momentive team, Borkowski brings a strong track record of driving growth, collaboration, and innovation that will propel the company forward.”
Borkowski returns to Momentive as CEO following a decade-long relationship, having previously held multiple senior positions within the company. He joined Momentive in 2010 as global marketing director for Electronic Materials and later relocated to Seoul, South Korea, where he led the Optical Materials business as Global Optical segment leader. He was then promoted to vice president of Global Electronic Materials, assuming responsibility for the Electronics Materials business worldwide. Before leaving Momentive in 2020, he returned to the United States and served as chief strategy officer, overseeing the development of Momentive’s global corporate strategy.
“I’m thrilled to rejoin the company at such a pivotal time,” says Borkowski. “With strong support from our parent company, KCC Corporation, we will drive innovation and digitization across all facets of our business. We remain deeply committed to our customers, fostering a culture of innovation, and investing in the development and empowerment of our employees. Together, we will continue to deliver on our vision of enabling Solutions for a Sustainable World, creating long-term value for our stakeholders and the planet.”
Borkowski brings a wealth of experience and expertise to Momentive, having held a variety of executive positions at Info-gel, LLC, Terra Sound, LLC, and Henkel. In addition to his professional accomplishments, Borkowski holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School.
Source: Momentive, www.momentive.com.
