WILMINGTON, Del., Oct. 1, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont has
named Jon D. Kemp as president of its Electronics &
Communications business effective Nov.
1, succeeding David B. Miller who has elected to retire
after 34 years of service to the company. Kemp will report to
DuPont Executive Vice President James C. Collins, Jr.
"Dave has built a distinguished career through his drive for
results and his unique business acumen," said Collins. "His passion
for coaching and mentoring others has helped shape many of the
company's current and future leaders, and his energy for building
strong customer partnerships have contributed significantly to the
Electronics & Communications business success now and in the
future."
"I am delighted Jon will be leading the Electronics &
Communications business. His track record of decisive leadership,
his strategic vision and deep experience across the business value
chain will help further improve business growth and drive value and
service to customers worldwide."
Kemp joined DuPont in 2005 as part of the company's Management
Development Leadership Program. He has held leadership positions in
sales, marketing and business development in several businesses,
most recently as global business director, Circuit & Packaging
Materials. Prior to DuPont, Kemp worked as a chief economist and
business development manager for the Utah Office of Economic
Development. He received a Bachelor's Degree in Economics from the
University of Utah and an MBA from the
University of Virginia.
Miller joined DuPont in 1981 as an electrical engineer
supporting the Atomic Energy Division at the Savannah River Works
in Aiken, S.C. After becoming
director, Investor Relations, Miller began a series of leadership
positions in the Electronics & Communications business. Miller
is a member of the Semiconductor Equipment and Materials
International (SEMI) board of directors. He serves as a member of
the board of directors of the North
Carolina Chamber of Commerce, and a trustee of the
University of Virginia School of
Engineering & Applied Science.
DuPont (NYSE: DD) has been bringing world-class science and
engineering to the global marketplace in the form of innovative
products, materials, and services since 1802. The company believes
that by collaborating with customers, governments, NGOs, and
thought leaders, we can help find solutions to such global
challenges as providing enough healthy food for people everywhere,
decreasing dependence on fossil fuels, and protecting life and the
environment. For additional information about DuPont and its
commitment to inclusive innovation, please visit
www.dupont.com.
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