Leah Christakes

Leah Christakes has extensive work experience in operations and management roles in various companies. Leah is currently employed at Entegris as the VP Operations SCEM. Before joining Entegris, Leah worked at Sherwin-Williams as the Vice President Operations NA Industrial Liquid and Vice President of Operations NA Coatings. Leah also held the position of Operations Director at Sherwin-Williams. Prior to that, Leah worked at Valspar as the Site Manager and Plant Manager. Leah'searlier experience includes roles at BASF, where they served as Operations Manager and Manufacturing Technical Manager. Leah also worked at BASF as the Quality Assurance Manager. Leah started their career as a Chemist at THE VALSPAR CORPORATION. Throughout their career, Leah has demonstrated expertise in driving safety performance, improving productivity, implementing lean methodologies, and achieving quality improvements.

Leah Christakes earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary with a focus on Chemistry and Biology from Governors State University, attending from 1989 to 2008. Leah later pursued a Master of Science degree in Operations Management from The University of Alabama, completing the program from 2010 to 2012.