Sam Conzone

Sam Conzone was appointed President & CEO of Momentive Performance Materials, Inc., April 1, 2020. Sam joined the company in 2008 and most recently served as COO. He held several positions, including, SVP of Silicones and Specialties, SVP of Strategic Growth, where he led the drive to establish an overall strategy and vision for the company, Vice President of the Coatings Business, and Transformational Growth Leader, all after starting within the Quartz business as the Global Technology Leader.

Career-spanning global experience, including time as an expatriate in Germany, formed Sam’s vision as an executive who understands how to operate effectively across multiple geographies and cultures, conceive and execute strategy across businesses and functions, develop financial models, and leverage innovation necessary to achieve profitable growth as well as lead others through reorganization, major change events, and enterprise transformation. He was instrumental in the 2019 sale of Momentive to the Korean-based investor group that includes SJL Partners and the KCC Corporation.

Prior to joining Momentive, Sam had been part of the successful transformation at Schott Glass, where he held various growth and innovation roles. There the company transformed from a mature glass company to an industry leader in pharmaceutical packaging, electronic material solutions, and advanced optical applications.

Sam’s passion for serving the unique, trend-driven needs of customers is evident in the company’s continued drive to invest in the specialty side of the business. Momentive is positioned to enable technology-driven applications that will advance modern life, particularly in the areas of E-mobility, 5G-Telecommunications, Personal Care, Advanced Healthcare/Biopharma, Sustainable Agriculture, and Consumerism/Convenience.