Ellen J. Kullman, 50, currently group vice president - DuPont Safety & Protection, will become executive vice president with overall responsibility for two business platforms -- DuPont Safety & Protection and DuPont Coatings & Color Technologies -- and two corporate functions: Marketing & Sales and Safety & Sustainability.
Jeffrey L. Keefer, 54, formerly Group Vice President - DuPont Performance Materials, will become Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. He will succeed Gary M. Pfeiffer, who plans to retire at the end of this year following 32 years of service.
"Gary Pfeiffer has been an outstanding leader throughout his DuPont career in a range of business and financial roles. His nine years as CFO spanned a period of tremendous change, including DuPont's transformation to a market- driven science company. We thank Gary for his excellent leadership and broad contributions to DuPont," Holliday said.
"With Gary's plans to retire, our announcement of Jeff Keefer as CFO is designed to ensure a smooth transition of financial leadership. As CFO, Jeff will focus on creating value for shareholders, continuing the strong financial support of DuPont's growth strategies and ongoing adherence to our financial policies and regulatory requirements. Jeff started his career in DuPont Finance. He has a broad background in DuPont and a demonstrated track record of business success," Holliday added.
"Our bio-based materials investmentsand strategies are beginning to bear fruit in a number of key markets, and Tom Connelly is the right leader to ensure that our scientific innovations deliver strong business results," Holliday said. "The power of DuPont science, exemplified by a robust pipeline, and our global market access truly gives us a competitive advantage in this rapidly growing area.
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