Biography

Ms. Kane brings to the Board more than two decades of executive leadership experience in the chemical industry. In her current role as President and CEO of AdvanSix, she led the company through a spin-off into an independent public company and subsequent transformation into a diversified chemistry company. The company plays a critical role in global supply chains, serving approximately 400 customers spanning a wide range of industries worldwide, including building and construction, fertilizers, agrochemicals, plastics, solvents, packaging, paints, coatings, adhesives and electronics.

Ms. Kane’s strong track record of driving operational excellence and sustainability initiatives and deep understanding of engineering, technology, health, safety, and environmental matters enhance the Board’s oversight of key risks, capital allocation, operational performance and strategic priorities.

Ms. Kane holds a Bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Bucknell University.  

Key Skills and Experience:

• Chemical Industry: Gained through her executive leadership roles with Honeywell’s chemicals and materials businesses and as CEO of AdvanSix, a vertically integrated manufacturer of diverse chemical products. 
• Marketing and Business Development: Led strategic growth initiatives and fostered key client relationships at Honeywell to enhance the company’s market positioning. Her expertise has also proven instrumental at AdvanSix, which was recently awarded a U.S. federal grant supporting the expansion of innovative American fertilizer production to strengthen domestic supply chains of fertilizers and create economic opportunities for American businesses.
• R&D and Technological Innovation: Significant experience acquired throughout her early career and later applied throughout her leadership roles at chemicals companies. At AdvanSix, Ms. Kane has been responsible for high-return investments in R&D efforts, developing innovative products that meet the highest safety standards and supporting customers with more sustainable products made from post-industrial recycled nylon resin. 

Career Highlights:

• AdvanSix
  • President and CEO (since 2016)
• Honeywell
  • VP and General Manager, Resins and Chemicals (2014-2016)
  • Business Director, Chemical Intermediates (2011-2014)
  • Global Marketing Manager, Resins and Chemicals (2008-2011) and Authentication Technologies (2006-2008)
  • Product Marketing Manager, Specialty Additives (2004-2006)
  • Six Sigma Black Belt, Specialty Materials (2002-2004)
• Kvaerner Process and Elementis Specialties
  • Process Engineer (1999-2002)

Other Public Company Boards:

• AdvanSix Inc. (since 2016)

Private Company Directorships and Other Organizations:

• Manufacturers Alliance (since 2023)
• American Chemistry Counsel (since 2017)