Roeland Polet Biography and Net Worth

Roeland Polet serves as the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. Mr. Polet was appointed Chief Executive Officer in September 2024 and assumed the role of Chairman of the Board December 2, 2025. Prior to joining the Company, he served as the Chief Executive Officer of DSM Materials Businesses for Koninklijke DSM N.V. (“DSM”), a Dutch multinational corporation, from 2019 to 2023. During his tenure at DSM, which began in 2015, he held several senior leadership positions, including President and Chief Executive Officer of both the Protective Materials and Engineering Materials divisions. Earlier in his career, Mr. Polet held executive roles at Valspar Corporation, Celanese Corporation, and Carbolite Foods, Inc. He possesses extensive global business experience across the United States, Asia, and Europe. Mr. Polet holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the State University of New York at Buffalo.

Our Board believes that Mr. Polet’s dual perspective as both Chief Executive Officer and Chairman provides the Company with a unified strategic vision and streamlined leadership. His deep expertise in the global materials industry, combined with his proven track record of executive leadership at major multinational corporations, adds significant value to our Board. Furthermore, Mr. Polet’s extensive experience in international business strategy and operational execution strengthens the Board’s ability to oversee the Company’s growth in a complex global market.