Solutia Inc. a leading manufacturer and provider of performance films, specialty chemicals and nylon products, announced on 18 March 2005 two changes to its executive leadership team, effective immedi…
Solutia Inc. a leading manufacturer and provider of performance films, specialty chemicals and nylon products, announced on 18 March 2005 two changes to its executive leadership team, effective immediately. “These changes are another important step in our strategy to position Solutia to thrive after emergence from Chapter 11,” said Jeffry N. Quinn, president and CEO, Solutia Inc. James R. Voss has been named senior vice president – business operations for Solutia Inc. In this role he will have enterprise-wide responsibility for human resources, procurement, information technology, governmental affairs, communications and public affairs. Jonathon P. Wright has been named senior vice president of Solutia Inc. and president of integrated nylon. Wright replaces John F. Saucier, who will be leaving Solutia. “Jonathon and Jim are seasoned professionals who bring fresh perspectives to their roles at Solutia. The decision of these two proven executives to join our team is a clear endorsement of the progress we are making to position Solutia for future success,” added Quinn. “Jonathon will provide the strategic and commercial leadership that will revitalize our integrated nylon business. Jim will be a strong partner with Jonathon and Luc De Temmerman, senior vice president of Solutia Inc. and president of performance products, in their efforts to optimize our business and operational performance.” In addition to Quinn, De Temmerman, Wright and Voss, Solutia“s executive leadership team consists of: James M. Sullivan, senior vice president and chief financial officer; Rosemary L. Klein, senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary; Max W. McCombs, vice president – environmental, safety and health; and Robert T. DeBolt, vice president – strategy.