JP Aucoin

JP Aucoin has extensive work experience in the chemical industry. JP is currently the President and Chief Executive Officer at Bakelite Synthetics since April 2021. Prior to this, they held various positions at Hexion Inc., including Senior VP and GM - Global Phenolic Specialty Resins & European Forest Products from October 2016 to April 2021, Vice President and General Manager - Global Phenolic Specialty Resins from March 2013 to September 2016. Before joining Hexion Inc., JP Aucoin served as the Vice President and Managing Director - Australasia at Momentive Specialty Chemicals from June 2010 to February 2013. JP also worked at Hexion Inc. as the European Business Director from November 2008 to June 2010 and as the North American Business Director - Wax and Canadian R&D Manager from January 2005 to December 2007.

JP Aucoin received a Bachelor's of Science degree in Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology from the University of Toronto in 1995. JP then pursued a Master's degree in the same field at the University of Toronto from 1995 to 1997. In addition, they attended Durham University in 1995 for Business Administration and Management, although no degree information was provided.