The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Advanced Performance Materials, and Chemical Solutions, yesterday announced the appointment of Dawn L. Farrell to Chairperson of the Board of Directors effective January 1, 2022. Farrell currently serves as the company's Lead Independent Director and has been a member of the Board of Directors since the company's founding.

 

"Dawn has been a champion for the best interests of Chemours and all its stakeholders," said Mark Vergnano, chairman of the board of directors at Chemours. "As I reflect on this transition, I'm confident Dawn will continue her relentless dedication as the next Chairperson of the Board."

 

Farrell is a retired energy industry executive and the past President and CEO of TransAlta Corporation. She spent much of her 35-year career in various leadership positions with TransAlta and BC Hydro. She is a member of the board of directors of Canadian Natural Resources Limited, and past member of the board of directors of the Business Council of Canada, Conference Board of Canada and Alberta Business Council.

 

Mark Vergnano, who assumed chairmanship of the Board of Directors in July to facilitate a smooth leadership transition for the business, will continue to serve as a member of the Board.

 

"I look forward to continuing the strong working relationship I've had with Dawn and the Board under her leadership as its chairperson in the new year," said Mark Newman, president and chief executive officer of Chemours. "I want to thank Mark for the leadership he has provided since assuming the Board chairmanship and for his continued service to Chemours."