The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Independent Director Mary Cranston as Chair of the Board and Alister Cowan to the role of Lead Independent Director, effective September 2, 2025. These appointments follow the departure of Dawn Farrell, who has accepted a position with the Canadian government as the Chief Executive Officer of the newly created Major Projects Office under the Building Canada Act.

“While Dawn’s departure is a loss for Chemours, it is also a moment of pride. Dawn’s appointment is a testament to her exceptional leadership and deep commitment to public service,” said Denise Dignam, President and CEO of Chemours. “I welcome the leadership of Mary and Alister in their new roles—continuing the partnership we have established. I am confident that together, we will ensure the successful execution of our Pathway to Thrive strategy.”

Cranston, a director since 2015, led Chemours’ multi-year Board refresh, bringing in high-impact leaders aligned with the company’s strategic priorities. She brings decades of governance leadership experience from serving on boards of global public companies, including Visa, McAfee, and TPG, and was the Chair and CEO of Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLC.

“It’s a privilege to serve as the Board Chair of Chemours,” said Mary Cranston. “We’ve built a Board with the right mix of skills, independence, and industry insight to support the company’s growth. In this new structure, I will manage the Board, set the agenda and drive its focus on strategy and shareholder value creation, and Alister will primarily focus on board activities related to overall financial performance and strengthening the balance sheet. I look forward to working closely with Alister and our fellow directors to support Denise and the management team as they execute our Pathway to Thrive strategy.”

Cowan, appointed to the Board in 2023, is a seasoned financial executive with over 30 years of experience, including 15 years as a public company CFO. He brings deep expertise in capital markets, risk management, and corporate development, having served as CFO of Suncor Energy and Husky Energy. Cowan chairs the Audit, Risk, and Finance Committee, positioning him to complement Chair Cranston’s board leadership with his strong financial background.

“I’m honored to take on this role at such an exciting time for the company and to work with this strong management team and deeply committed board,” said Alister Cowan. “I look forward to this expanded leadership role reinforcing the Board’s work as we advance our Pathway to Thrive strategy and deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”

About The Chemours Company

The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Through our three businesses –Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers’ biggest challenges. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC, Chemours has approximately 6,000 employees and 28 manufacturing sites and serves approximately 2,500 customers in approximately 110 countries. For more information, visit chemours.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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