Charlie Shaver

Charlie Shaver is Chairman and CEO at Nouryon. He has been instrumental in its transformation to a stand-alone company (following its separation from AkzoNobel) and in driving its growth.

Prior to joining Nouryon in 2018, Mr. Shaver served as Chairman and CEO of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd., a global coatings company. He was also an Operating Partner of private equity firms Golden Gate Capital and The Carlyle Group, as well as CEO and President of the TPC Group Inc. Mr. Shaver, began his career with The Dow Chemical Company, where he held a series of operational, engineering and business positions from 1980 to 1996.

Mr. Shaver is currently Chairman of the Board of U.S. Silica, a global industrial minerals and logistics leader, a member of the board of directors of Atotech, a specialty chemicals company, and a member of the board of directors of Nobian, Nouryon’s former Industrial Chemicals business. He also serves as a mentor to veterans under a Nouryon partnership program with American Corporate Partners. In the past, he served on the boards of several public companies and industry organizations, including the American Chemistry Council and the American Coatings Association.

Mr. Shaver has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University.