the world’s leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment, has appointed Lucrèce Foufopoulos-De Ridder to its Board of Directors, effective May 8, 2024. Mrs. Foufopoulos-De Ridder will also join the Corporate Governance and Sustainability Committee. With her addition, the Board will consist of 10 directors, 6 of whom are independent.
“We are pleased to welcome Lucrèce to the Tronox Board,” said Ilan Kaufthal, chairman of Tronox. “Her extensive leadership experience in the chemicals industry, focus on technology and innovation, global perspective, and commitment to sustainability will be invaluable to Tronox. As stated in our 2024 proxy statement, the Board remains committed to recruiting executives with the necessary skills, experience, and perspectives to help Tronox lead in vertically integrated, sustainable mining and upgrading solutions.”
Mrs. Foufopoulos-De Ridder brings over 25 years of experience in the specialty chemical and petrochemical industry. She served as Executive Vice President for Polyolefins, Circular Economy Solutions, and Innovation & Technology at Borealis Group from January 2019 to December 2023. Before that, she held significant roles at Eastman Chemical Company, including Vice President and General Manager of Rubber Additives and Chief Commercial Officer. Her career also includes leadership positions at Dow Chemical Company, Rohm and Haas, Dow Corning, and Raychem Corporation.
In addition to her new role at Tronox, Mrs. Foufopoulos-De Ridder serves as a director at Amcor PLC, Sika AG, and Royal Vopak N.V.Tronox Holdings plc is one of the world’s leading producers of high-quality titanium products, including titanium dioxide pigment, specialty-grade titanium dioxide products and high-purity titanium chemicals, and zircon. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals, including the rare earth-bearing mineral, monazite. With approximately 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. For more information about how our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products, visit tronox.com.
