Dr. Philippe Knaub

Lead global research in the field of latex. Includes product research, process research, Technical Service and Development (tS&D) for coated paper and board, carpet and specialties. Over 100 researchers on 4 continents. Leads major game changing projects and takes porfolio decisions. Member of Global leadership team for latex, senior leadership team for Styron as well as business teams in Europe and Americas. Chair of Safety Action Committee in Switzerland and chair of R&D leadership team.

Global R&D and TS&D Director for Emulsion Polymers, Latex, Hollow Plastic Pigments, PP, Polyolefin Dispersions (POD) in Horgen, CH

Held several senior leadership positions during my 6 years assignement in Midland, Michigan: - Product R&D Director for Engineering Plastics (adding Polystyrene after 1 year) included ABS, SAN, PP, Compounds and Blends, PC, PS, HIPS - TS&D Director for Thermosets and Specialty Chemicals NA (adding Europe after 1 year) Included PU, Epoxy, SB latex, Acrylates (UES), Polyglycols, surfactants

- 1999 Global Product Marketing Manager for flex slab (Geneva, CH) - 2001 Project Manager EU Technical Center (Geneva, CH)

First leadership positions at Dow during my assignement in Freeport Texas, USA: - Global Product R&D leader Polyurethanes Global TS&D Leader Flexible Slabstock PU

All assignements in Polyurethanes in various applications and locations: - Started in Terneuzen, NL as develpment Engineer Rigid foams TS&D - Moved to Horgen, CH in 1988 in Flexible foams TS&D - Moved to Meyrin, CH in 1990 in slab and molded foams TS&D - Moved to Freeport, TX in 1994 as project leader in PU R&D

Consorcium program with selected fortune 100 companies, including Dow who sponsored me

interpenatrating networks PDMS / PUR

polymers