John Kovaleski is a seasoned professional in manufacturing operations, currently serving as Senior Director of Manufacturing at Celanese since November 2022. This role follows a tenure at DuPont, where John was Senior Director of Manufacturing from December 2019 until the acquisition by Celanese. Prior experiences include various leadership positions at PPG Industries, including Operations Director, Plant Manager, Quality Control Manager, and Production Superintendent, focusing on multi-facility operations and quality assurance in the chemical and coatings sectors. John began their career as a Process Engineer at Transitions Optical and as a Project Engineer at PPG Industries. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the University of Florida and a BS in Electrical Engineering from Youngstown State University.