Philippe Knaub

Philippe Knaub currently serves as President of the PFA Board of Directors at the Polyurethane Foam Association and is a member of the Board of Directors for the CertiPUR-US® Foam Certification Program. As Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at FXI, Knaub oversees all aspects of R&D, focusing on the development and commercialization of innovative polyurethane foams. Knaub has held senior R&D roles at major companies including Trinseo, The Dow Chemical Company, and has worked as an independent consultant specializing in chemicals, plastics, and materials. Knaub holds a PhD in Polymer Science from INSA Lyon and additional degrees in marketing and materials sciences.