John M. Steitz

John Steitz is an experienced executive in the specialty chemicals and manufacturing sectors, currently serving as President and Chief Executive Officer at Tredegar Corporation since March 2019. Previously, John led Addivant in the same role from March 2015 to March 2019, and served as President and Chief Operating Officer at PQ Corporation from October 2013 to March 2015, where the company generated $1.2 billion in revenue. John’s extensive background includes leadership positions at Avantor and Albemarle Corporation, contributing to significant growth and operational improvements across various business units. John began a notable career at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals, achieving record earnings for the specialty chemicals division. John holds an MBA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Columbia.