Gil Santiago

Gil Santiago, MBA, serves as Plant Manager III at Kraton Corporation since January 2023, following a brief tenure as Plant Manager at Celanese. Prior to these roles, Gil accumulated extensive experience at DuPont, where positions included Plant Manager II for the Mobility and Materials segment, as well as leadership roles in Transportation and Advanced Polymers, Performance Materials, and Performance Polymers. Notable achievements include developing multi-year Continuous Improvement strategies, leading significant fixed cost reductions, and managing large teams and budgets. Gil's background as a certified Six Sigma Black Belt and in various engineering roles underlines a strong focus on process improvement and safety management. Education includes a BS in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and an Executive MBA from Ohio University.