Biography

Dr. Michelle E. Williams

Dr. Michelle E. Williams

Dr. Williams was elected to the Board of Directors in 2019. She is Chairperson of the Technology Committee and a member of the Corporate Governance Committee. She served as Global Group President of Altuglas International, a subsidiary of Arkema S.A., through May 2021. Prior to joining Arkema in 2011, she spent 23 years with Rohm and Haas Company and Dow Chemical in manufacturing, commercial, strategy and general management positions. She was General Manager, Chemical Mechanical Polishing Technologies, and later, General Manager, Adhesives and Sealants. In 2023, Dr. Williams was elected to the Board of Directors of Cabot Corporation (NYSE: CBT). Dr. Williams’ experience in commercial, technology and business leadership roles provides the Board with important expertise in innovation, new product development and operations.