Chris Cadenelli

Chris Cadenelli is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in financial and business leadership across multiple sectors. Currently serving as Vice President & General Manager for Silica America's at Evonik since September 2017, Chris oversees operations across seven production sites in North and South America and has played a pivotal role in the global transition of the specialty silica business. Prior to Evonik, Chris was CFO of Global Silica at Huber Engineered Materials, where responsibilities included financial oversight for a global division and strategic collaboration with senior executives. Chris’s career began at BJ's Wholesale Club and includes a foundational role as an auditor at Grant Thornton LLP. Chris holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Bryant University.