Duncan succeeds outgoing president and CEO Matt Puz, headlining series of key personnel moves.
CHICAGO, IL, USA (January 4, 2023) — Daubert Chemical Company Inc. recently announced a series of key promotions and new hires within the company, including the role of President and CEO. Dr. Mike Duncan, previously Executive Vice President of Technology at Daubert, will succeed Matt Puz as President and CEO.
“Matt Puz has played an indispensable role in Daubert’s success throughout his tenure over the past seven years,” said Matthew McGinnis, Vice President of Commercial Development. “Under his leadership, we’ve grown our automotive coatings business through the launch of Nox-Rust 1290HP and other products, and launched a new, innovative coating, Nox-Rust ChipShield, designed to provide enhanced durability versus road debris as well as corrosive conditions. On behalf of the rest of the leadership team here at Daubert Chemical, we are delighted to congratulate Matt Puz on his upcoming retirement, as well as to celebrate Mike’s promotion into the role of President and CEO. The insight and expertise Mike brings to the table will continue to usher in a new era of innovation at Daubert.”
Mike Duncan brings over 30 years of industry experience to the role – and 10 of those years have been spent with Daubert as the Vice President of Technology. Duncan began his career at Keil Chemical, and has held leadership roles at companies such as D-A Stuart Company, Castrol, and Fuchs Lubricants. Duncan holds a doctorate in Organic Chemistry from the University of Illinois Chicago, and brings a rich background of chemical and additives expertise to his new role. An active supporter of industry organizations, Duncan held the role of President of STLE in 2019-2020.
Duncan’s promotion to President and CEO leads a series of personnel moves for Daubert Chemical Company that also includes:”
“It’s an exciting time for Daubert,” said Matt Puz, outgoing CEO. “As we welcome new leaders into the fold and continue our tradition of meeting customer needs with high-quality products and service, the next generation of Daubert solutions is sure to exceed expectations.”
Since 1935, Daubert Chemical Company has focused on being the industry’s “silent partner” as a provider and supplier of corrosion prevention coatings, industrial anti-skid coatings, sound deadening coatings, specialty adhesives, as well as concentrate formulations to service the aerosol packaging industry. Daubert takes great pride in its ability to work with its customers in the steel, automotive, transportation and general manufacturing industries to develop optimal solutions for their applications. Working in tandem with laboratory personnel in Chicago, our sales consultants champion the customer’s products by identifying unique application requirements that, in turn, result in selecting the right formulations. From the laboratory to the customer’s location, we do it all quickly and cost-effectively. Learn more at https://www.daubertchemical.com.
