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Outstanding leadership: Steve Prusak of CPChem and Denise Dignam of Chemours

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ACC is the leading voice of the U.S. chemical industry.

Today, I’m honored to introduce you to two standout ACC Board leaders who are a pivotal part of our industry voice:

  • Steve Prusak, president and CEO of Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, based in Houston, TX; and
  • Denise Dignam, president and CEO of The Chemours Co, which is headquartered in Wilmington, DE.

Listen to what Steve and Denise have to say about our industry, and you’ll understand why chemistry is – and will continue to be – essential to innovation and solving the world’s biggest challenges, safely and sustainably, for generations to come.

Get to know Steve

The chemical industry's future is safer — and smarter

Steve Prusak, President and CEO of Chevron Philips Chemical

Get to know Denise

How AI and other breakthroughs depend on chemistry

Denise Dignam, President and CEO fo Chemours

A shared passion for Responsible Care®

Steve and Denise are stewards of their local communities, but their actions resonate from the states to Washington, D.C. through a shared passion for Responsible Care, ACC’s third-party audited EHS&S initiative.

Responsible Care is our industry’s commitment to the health and safety of our employees, the communities in which we operate and the environment as a whole. And ACC members recently had a banner year: in 2023 (for which the most recent data is available), Responsible Care companies achieved record-setting performance in transportation safety, process safety, and worker safety.

That’s the power of Responsible Care in action: measurable results that strengthen trust in our industry and illustrate that we are committed to environmental health and safety.

We expect to see more great news from Responsible Care as we evaluate our most recent environmental performance data, coming out later this year.

Thank you to Steve and Denise, and all ACC Board members and staff, for steering us toward our common vision for a safer, cleaner and healthier future made possible by chemistry.

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About the Author

As President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), Chris is responsible for advancing ACC’s mission to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing.

Chris has been named by The Hill as one of Washington, DC’s “Top Lobbyists” and by the Washingtonian as one of DC’s “Most Influential People” for representing the U.S. business of chemistry and its customers within the halls of Congress.

Prior to joining ACC in 2019, Chris served as President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, president of the National Association of Chemical Distributors, and president of the Contract Services Association. He began his career on Capitol Hill, including time as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY).

Chris earned an MBA from the University of Maryland and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University in New York.

American Chemistry Council

The American Chemistry Council’s mission is to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. To achieve this, we: Champion science-based policy solutions across all levels of government; Drive continuous performance improvement to protect employees and communities through Responsible Care®; Foster the development of sustainability practices throughout ACC member companies; and Communicate authentically with communities about challenges and solutions for a safer, healthier and more sustainable way of life. Our vision is a world made better by chemistry, where people live happier, healthier, and more prosperous lives, safely and sustainably—for generations to come.