Jeff Jirak

Jeff Jirak is an experienced executive with a strong background in the specialty chemicals industry. Currently serving as Managing Director at AkzoNobel, Jeff has previously held significant positions including Chief Commercial Officer at Valtris Specialty Chemicals and Vice President General Manager for Surface Chemistry at Nouryon and AkzoNobel. Additionally, experience includes global business consulting within engineered materials, specialty chemicals, polymers, and packaging. Jeff Jirak holds an MBA in Business Administration from Drexel University's LeBow College of Business and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University.