Venator announces appointment of E. Bryan Snell as President and CEO

WYNYARD, England, Sept. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Venator, a leading supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredients today announced the appointment of Mr. E. Bryan Snell as President, Chief Executive Officer, and Executive Director, effective September 1, 2024. Mr. Snell succeeds Mr. Simon Turner, who will be stepping down from the role.

Ms. Katherine Harper, Chairperson of Venator's Board, expressed her gratitude for Mr. Turner's leadership: "Through Simon's resolute leadership, Venator is on track to becoming more resilient, while upholding our commitment to the safe, sustainable, and responsible manufacturing of high-performance titanium dioxide (TiO₂) pigments and performance additives. We are extremely thankful for his dedication and commitment to Venator over his illustrious career.

"The Board has full confidence in Bryan's ability to lead Venator. His strategic outlook, excellent leadership skills, technical and business acumen, and deep experience in TiO₂ operations position him well to take the helm. On behalf of the Board, I am delighted to welcome Bryan to the role of Chief Executive Officer, and I am excited for the future of Venator."

Mr. Snell has served as an Independent Board Director for Venator since October 2023. He brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as President of Titanium Technologies at Chemours, one of the world's largest producers of TiO₂ pigments for coatings, plastics, and laminates. Over his 40-year career, he has held various senior management and operational roles at Chemours (formerly DuPont), including positions in sales and marketing, plant management, and commercial strategy.

Mr. Snell commented on his new role: "I am looking forward to working with the Board, the Venator family, our customers, and all our stakeholders as we strengthen and transform Venator."

About Venator
Venator is a global manufacturer and marketer of chemical products that comprise a broad range of pigments and additives that bring color and vibrancy to buildings, protect and extend product life, and reduce energy consumption. We market our products globally to a diversified group of industrial customers through two segments: Titanium Dioxide, which consists of our TiO₂ business, and Performance Additives, which consists of our functional additives, color pigments and timber treatment businesses. Based in Wynyard, U.K., Venator employs approximately 2,700 associates and sells its products in more than 109 countries.

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