Chris Sittard

Chris Sittard has extensive work experience in procurement and sourcing roles. Chris is currently the VP Sourcing/CPO at RYAM. Prior to this, they served as the SVP & Chief Procurement Officer at Zep Inc. where they led a team focused on improving people, process, and profit in a fast-paced B2C environment. Before that, Chris worked at Solenis, where they held the positions of Senior Vice President Global Sourcing & CPO and Vice President, Procurement. At Solenis, they oversaw strategic sourcing, achieved significant cost savings, and expanded the global procurement function. Chris also has experience at Ashland, where they held various procurement roles, including Director of Procurement in the Water Technologies division and Director of Procurement in the Functional Ingredients division. Overall, Chris Sittard has a track record of leadership and success in procurement and sourcing.

Chris Sittard holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry, with a concentration in Marketing/Management from Assumption University.