Biography :

Dr. Chris Skinner is the Vice President of Strategic Marketing and R&D for the Composites business of Owens Corning. In this role, he is responsible for developing and executing strategies focused on creating growth in building/construction, infrastructure, and renewable energy. Dr. Skinner and his team lead the product lines, brand/customer experience, commercial excellence, and strategy in partnership with commercial/manufacturing teams. He is also responsible for the global R&D team for the Composites business. Before joining Owens Corning in 2009, he served as VP of Strategic Marketing for the Rhodia Polyamide Business based in Lyon, France, and worked for more than 10 years at ICI/Huntsman Polyurethanes in various international assignments in technology/marketing. Dr. Skinner graduated from Open University Business School with an MBA in 2001. He also holds a Ph.D. and B.Sc. (Hons.) in chemistry from the University of Durham, U.K.

About Owens Corning :

Owens Corning is a global residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Its four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help customers win and grow. Founded in 1938, Owens Corning is global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where its people work and live. The company posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion.