Chemours Appoints Google Executive Joseph Kava to its Board of Directors

Key Takeaways:

• Joseph Kava, Google VP of Data Centers, joins Chemours’ Board of Directors.
• Kava brings 30 years of experience in technology, operations, and sustainability.
• His expertise aligns with Chemours’ growth strategy in AI and high-performance computing.
• Chemours aims to leverage Kava’s knowledge in sustainable data center technologies.
• The appointment supports Chemours’ Pathway to Thrive business strategy.

Chemours Strengthens Leadership with Tech Industry Veteran

Wilmington, Del. —In a significant addition to its leadership team, The Chemours Company has appointed Joseph (Joe) Kava to its Board of Directors, effective January 3, 2025. Kava, who currently serves as Vice President of Data Centers at Google (NASDAQ: GOOG), brings with him three decades of experience in leadership, operations, and technology.

A Proven Leader in Sustainable Technology

At Google, Kava oversees the global fleet of data centers, focusing on site selection, design, construction management, operations, power purchasing, engineering, environmental health and safety, and sustainability. His commitment to building sustainable data centers has positioned Google’s facilities as some of the most advanced and efficient in the industry.

“Joe is a staunch advocate for building sustainable data centers, and throughout his tenure at Google has focused on internalizing and operationalizing the company’s globally distributed data centers,” the company stated.

Strategic Alignment with Chemours’ Growth Plans

Dawn Farrell, Chemours’ Board Chair, expressed enthusiasm about Kava’s appointment:

“The addition of Joe, with his deep and broad range of skills and experience in technology—most recently in data centers and semiconductors—will further enhance the execution of Chemours’ business strategy. Joe’s appointment, the addition of several talented board members in 2024, and the deep experience of our longer-serving board members allow us to span industries, issues, and technologies that are important to the future of Chemours.”

Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours, highlighted the strategic importance of Kava’s expertise:

“Joe’s proven track record in technology, sustainability, innovation, operations, and new product introductions are valuable areas of expertise for Chemours as we continue to aggressively advance the Enabling Growth pillar of our Pathway to Thrive business strategy. Many of our products are critical to AI and high-performance computing, most notably in data center cooling, where Joe has tremendous knowledge and experience.”

Extensive Experience in Technology and Engineering

Prior to his tenure at Google, Kava served as Chief Operating Officer at RagingWire Enterprise Solutions, a provider of enterprise-grade data center solutions and connectivity services. In this role, he was responsible for design, construction, facility operations, managed services, business planning, and development.

Kava’s career also includes 17 years in the semiconductor industry with LSI Logic and Applied Materials—a global leader in materials engineering solutions for the semiconductor, flat panel display, and photovoltaic industries. His roles spanned process and product development, new product introductions, engineering operations, business development, general management, and IT operations.

Academic Achievements and Patents

Joe Kava earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Materials Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Demonstrating his technical expertise, he holds four U.S. patents for his work in reactive ion and plasma etch technology.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Kava is dedicated to community service. He serves on the boards of two leading 501(c)(3) organizations: The Sean Brock Foundation and The Tech Interactive, a science and technology center offering hands-on activities, labs, design challenges, and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) education resources.

About The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemical products for markets including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Through its three businesses—Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials—Chemours delivers application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers’ biggest challenges.

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, Chemours has approximately 6,100 employees and 28 manufacturing sites, serving approximately 2,700 customers in about 110 countries. The company’s flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™.

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