Biography

Charles Shaver has served as a member of the Board since July 2011 and is currently our Chairman of the Board. Mr. Shaver is currently Chairman and CEO of Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals company located in Amsterdam. Mr. Shaver previously served as Chief Executive Officer of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (NYSE: AXTA), a global coatings company, from February 2013 until September 2018, and as Chairman from February 2013 until June 2019. Mr. Shaver serves as a member of the board of directors for Atotech, Inc., a specialty chemicals and company, and previously served as a member of the board of directors of Taminco Inc., a specialty chemicals company, until it was acquired and ceased to be a publicly-traded company in 2014. Prior to joining Axalta Coating Systems, Mr. Shaver was an Operating Partner of Golden Gate Capital from April 2011 until December 2012. Prior to joining Golden Gate Capital, Mr. Shaver served as the Chief Executive Officer and President of the TPC Group Inc. from 2004 to April 2011, as a Vice President and General Manager for Gentek, Inc. from 2001 to 2004 and as a Vice President and General Manager for Arch Chemicals, Inc. from 2001 to 2004. Mr. Shaver began his career with The Dow Chemical Company, where he held a series of operational and business positions from 1980 to 1996. Mr. Shaver earned a B.S. in chemical engineering from Texas A&M University. As a result of these and other professional experiences, Mr. Shaver possesses particular knowledge and experience in the chemical and coatings industry, including market knowledge and experience in all aspects of corporate functions and company operations that strengthen the Board’s collective qualifications, skills and experience.