David G. Birney

Director/Board Member at

Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc.

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David G.
Birney is currently a Director at Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc. and a Director at Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas, Inc. He previously served as President & Chief Executive Officer at Solvay America, Inc. from 2001 to 2006, and as Chief Executive Officer at Solvay Chemicals, Inc. from 2003 to 2005.
He was also the President of Solvay Polymers, Inc. from 1987 to 2001 and the Global Strategic Manager-Plastics at Solvay SA from 1985 to 1987.
Additionally, he served as a Director at Tronox, Inc. from 2006 to 2011 and as the Lead Independent Director at Lyondellbasell Advanced Polymers, Inc. from 2013 to 2018.
Birney earned an undergraduate degree from Loughborough University.

David G. Birney active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc. Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc. Part of JA Worldwide, Inc., Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas is a non-profit organization that aims to inspire and prepare young people for success in an economy through education, children and youth programs, charity, and achievements. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company offers various ways for individuals and organizations to get involved, including volunteering, donating, and participating in their programs. Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership, and resources to support learning, and partners with corporations and individuals to fund their programs for local students. The company has a strong focus on preparing students for a bright future, with alumni reporting that Junior Achievement played an important role in their decision to pursue further education and higher household income.	Director/Board Member	-

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Former positions of David G. Birney

Companies	Position	End
A SCHULMAN INC	Director/Board Member	20/08/2018
Tronox, Inc. Tronox, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures and produces titanium dioxide	Director/Board Member	13/02/2011
Solvay America, Inc. Solvay America, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Engages into chemical business	Chief Executive Officer	31/12/2005
Solvay Chemicals, Inc. Solvay Chemicals, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and markets chemical products	Chief Executive Officer	31/12/2004
Solvay Polymers, Inc.	President	31/12/2000

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LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers, Inc. LyondellBasell Advanced Polymers, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Produces and supplies plastic compounds & resins	Process Industries
Solvay SA Solvay SA Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures chemicals, pharmaceuticals and plastic products	Process Industries
Tronox, Inc. Tronox, Inc. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries Manufactures and produces titanium dioxide	Process Industries
Solvay America, Inc. Solvay America, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Engages into chemical business	Process Industries
Solvay Chemicals, Inc. Solvay Chemicals, Inc. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Manufactures and markets chemical products	Process Industries
Loughborough University Loughborough University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc. Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas, Inc. Part of JA Worldwide, Inc., Junior Achievement of Southeast Texas is a non-profit organization that aims to inspire and prepare young people for success in an economy through education, children and youth programs, charity, and achievements. The company is based in Houston, TX. The company offers various ways for individuals and organizations to get involved, including volunteering, donating, and participating in their programs. Junior Achievement provides activities, guides, thought leadership, and resources to support learning, and partners with corporations and individuals to fund their programs for local students. The company has a strong focus on preparing students for a bright future, with alumni reporting that Junior Achievement played an important role in their decision to pursue further education and higher household income.
Solvay Polymers, Inc.
Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas, Inc. Utility Trailer Sales Southeast Texas, Inc. Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Sells refrigerated trailers, dry vans, flatbeds and drop decks	Distribution Services