Michael S. Caple

Michael S. Caple currently serves as the General Manager at Zeochem, a position held since January 2022. Prior experience includes significant roles at Clariant, where Michael was Head of Group Process Technology for North America and Head of Catalyst Production for over 14 years, leading teams of 115+ personnel and overseeing catalyst production operations across multiple sites. Additionally, Michael has experience as Head of Maintenance, Engineering, and Utilities, where capital planning and operational efficiency were key focuses. Prior roles included Process Engineer and Production Unit Superintendent at Westlake Chemical and an Air Pollution Control Engineer for the Jefferson County Air Pollution Control District. Michael holds an MBA from the University of Louisville and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Louisville J.B. Speed School of Engineering.