DuPont executive joins preeminent member
organization for the development of Black leaders
WILMINGTON, Del., March 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today
announced that Sam Ponzo, Vice
President and General Manager, DuPont Industrial Solutions, has
been inducted as a member of The Executive Leadership Council
(ELC). The ELC is a global organization, comprised of current and
former Black CEOs, Board Members and other senior executives, that
works to open channels of opportunity for the development of Black
executives to positively impact business and communities. The ELC
held its induction ceremony at its annual meeting last week in
Las Vegas.
"I am deeply honored to be inducted as a member of the ELC,"
said Ponzo. "The organization has a rich history in opening
channels of opportunity and having a significant impact in the
development of black executives. I'm looking forward to the
opportunity to work with the ELC to broaden my impact as I continue
to work to develop the next generation of leaders."
Over a 25-year career with DuPont, Ponzo has held a variety of
business and functional leadership positions, serving as a project
engineer, site electrical safety leader and first line supervisor
for the Automotive Systems/Nylon Apparel business and has since
held roles in the company's Food Industry Solutions and Safety
Resources, Finance, DuPont Sustainable Solutions, and the Advanced
Printing business. In his current role at DuPont, Ponzo leads a
business serving diverse markets including industrial, flexographic
and digital printing, healthcare, aerospace and
automotive.
A native of Wilmington, Ponzo
earned a B.S. degree from Morehouse
College, a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the
Georgia Institute of Technology, and an
MBA from Drexel University. He also completed a Certificate for
Human Capital Management at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
"Sam is an inspirational leader whose meaningful contributions
to DuPont are felt every day," said Jon
Kemp, President, DuPont Electronics & Industrial. "His
authentic and engaging leadership and diverse perspective have
positively impacted not only our bottom line, but also the
employees and communities around the world that he's supported.
We're proud to have him as a part of our team and celebrate this
well-deserved recognition."
About DuPont Electronics & Industrial
DuPont
Electronics & Industrial is a global supplier of new
technologies and performance materials serving the semiconductor,
circuit board, display, digital and flexographic printing,
healthcare, aerospace, industrial and transportation industries.
From advanced technology centers worldwide, teams of talented
research scientists and application experts work closely with
customers, providing solutions, products and technical service to
enable next-generation technologies.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation
leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can
access information included on the Investor Relations section of
the website at investors.dupont.com.
About The Executive Leadership Council
The Executive
Leadership Council, an independent nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation
founded in 1986, is the preeminent membership organization
committed to increasing the number of global Black executives in
C-Suites, on corporate boards, and in global enterprises.
Comprising more than 800 current and former Black CEOs, senior
executives, and board directors at Fortune 1000 and Global 500
companies, and entrepreneurs at top-tier firms, its members work to
build an inclusive business leadership pipeline that empowers
global Black leaders to make impactful contributions to the
marketplace and the global communities they serve. For more
information, please visit www.elcinfo.com.
DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service
marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont
de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted.
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