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James Kanicky

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Senior Director, Global Product Management at The Chemours Company
📍 Hockessin, Delaware, United States

James Kanicky is the President and CEO of PureTech Scientific, bringing over 18 years of leadership in the chemicals sector. His career at The Chemours Company spanned roles in sales, supply chain, procurement, and business direction. He holds a PhD from the University of Florida and is a certified Professional Engineer.

He has a strong connection to his alma maters, the University of Florida and the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. His academic background in chemical engineering and surface chemistry continues to inform his professional interests and leadership in the chemical industry.

Unique fact: James holds both a PhD in a technical field and a Professional Engineer license, a rare combination for a CEO.

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Current Role
Senior Director, Global Product Management
Location
Hockessin, Delaware, United States
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Chemicals Leadership
Currently leads PureTech Scientific as CEO and previously held multiple director-level positions at The Chemours Company, a major chemical corporation.
Business Transformation
He is leading PureTech Scientific after its acquisition from Chemours by a private equity firm, overseeing its transition to a standalone company with a new ERP system.
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Career

Work history

4-2025
Senior Director, Global Product Management
The Chemours Company
8-2023 - 8-2024
President and CEO
PureTech Scientific
3-2020 - 7-2023
Business Director
The Chemours Company
8-2019 - 3-2020
Procurement Director
The Chemours Company
8-2017 - 8-2019
EMEA Supply Chain Director
The Chemours Company
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Education
1997 - 2002
PhD
University of Florida
1993 - 1997
BS
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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