Mike Finelli

I am an experienced professional with over 30 years in the chemical industry, including more than 15 years in executive leadership roles. As the Chief Technology & Innovation Officer (CTIO) and Chief North America Officer at Syensqo, I lead a team of 2,000 professionals – our Syensqo explorers and change makers including those in the Group’s key strategic platforms: Battery materials, Green Hydrogen, Thermoplastic Composites, and Renewable Materials & Biotechnology.

My CTIO responsibilities encompass allocating resources according to the group strategy to drive innovation while guiding commercial activities, operations, capital planning, partnerships, and alliances for the four business incubators. On top of these roles, I proudly serve as a board member for the American Chemistry Council, the FOSSI Advisory Board, and SynOrb (Syensqo and Orbia joint venture for Battery material PVDF in NA).
In my previous roles, I held the position of President at Solvay Growth Initiatives and, before that, served as President of Solvay’s Specialty Polymers global business. Based in Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, a crucial hub for Syensqo in North America, I contribute to the region’s significance as a key commercial, research, and manufacturing center for the Group.