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Michael Kerns

Senior Manager, Chemical Operations R&D, Cooper Integration, and WBCSD Co-Chair

Michael Kerns is a global R&D leader with extensive experience in transforming and empowering teams across multiple industries. They are currently serving as the Senior Manager of Chemical Operations R&D at The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, where they lead initiatives in functional polymers and chemical process development. Previously, Kerns held roles at BASF and Goodyear-Chemical, driving significant product innovations and organizational changes that resulted in award-winning products and enhanced operational efficiency. With a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from The Ohio State University and executive training from MIT, Kerns is a recognized inventor with over 23 US patents and a commitment to sustainable material solutions.

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Medina, United States

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