Chemours' Gerardo Familiar Appointed to SEMI North America Advisory Board

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Chemours (NYSE: CC) announced that Gerardo Familiar, President of its Advanced Performance Materials business, was appointed to the SEMI North America Advisory Board, effective Jan. 14, 2026, for a three-year term.

Familiar brings more than 25 years of global experience and will advise on semiconductor supply chain resilience, sustainability, workforce development, and manufacturing excellence.

Advanced Performance Materials business president to help guide SEMI's efforts supporting North America's semiconductor innovation and supply chain resilience

WILMINGTON, Del., Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --The Chemours Company (Chemours) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company, today announced that Gerardo Familiar, President of the company's APM business, has been appointed to the SEMI North America Advisory Board (NAAB). SEMI is a global industry association serving thousands of member companies across the semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain. The SEMI NAAB serves as the principal advocate for member companies throughout North America, providing strategic guidance on programs that advance semiconductor industry growth, supply chain robustness, sustainability, workforce development, and manufacturing excellence.

"Semiconductors are the backbone of modern technology, and Chemours responsibly delivers essential materials that enable next‑generation performance, efficiency, and the reliability needed," said Gerardo Familiar, President of Advanced Performance Materials at Chemours. "I am honored to serve on the SEMI North America Advisory Board at such a pivotal time and look forward to partnering with SEMI and its members to help shape the future of the industry and support the continued growth of the North American semiconductor ecosystem."

"We are delighted to see Gerardo join the SEMI North America Advisory Board," said Joe Stockunas, President of SEMI America's. "His deep knowledge of advanced fluoropolymers and leadership across global semiconductor markets make him an ideal advocate for the materials science innovations essential to next-generation electronics."

Familiar brings more than 25 years of global experience across business strategy, commercial excellence, marketing, finance, product management, operations and regulatory affairs. As President of APM, he leads a portfolio of critical chemistries, including high‑performance fluoropolymers used across semiconductor manufacturing, clean energy, advanced electronics, and other high‑technology sectors. His leadership has been central to Chemours' efforts to expand capacity, drive product innovation, and champion responsible manufacturing.

Familiar's SEMI NAAB appointment took effect on January 14, 2026, marking the beginning of his three-year term.

About The Chemours Company
The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in providing industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and advanced electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Through our three businesses – Thermal & Specialized Solutions, Titanium Technologies, and Advanced Performance Materials – we deliver application expertise and chemistry-based innovations that solve customers' biggest challenges. Our flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Opteon™, Freon™, Ti-Pure™, Nafion™, Teflon™, Viton™, and Krytox™. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC, Chemours has approximately 5,700 employees and 28 manufacturing sites and serves approximately 2,400 customers in approximately 110 countries. For more information, visit chemours.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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FAQ

Who is Gerardo Familiar and what role did he receive at SEMI for Chemours (CC)?

Gerardo Familiar is President of Advanced Performance Materials at Chemours and was appointed to the SEMI NAAB. According to the company, his three-year term began on Jan. 14, 2026, to advise on semiconductor industry strategy and supply chain resilience.

When does Gerardo Familiar's SEMI North America Advisory Board term start and how long is it for CC?

Familiar's SEMI NAAB appointment began on Jan. 14, 2026 and runs for three years. According to the company, the term positions him to support North American semiconductor growth through 2029.

What expertise does Chemours (CC) say Familiar brings to the SEMI advisory board?

Familiar brings over 25 years of experience in strategy, product management, operations, and regulatory affairs. According to the company, he leads APM and oversees high-performance fluoropolymers used in semiconductor manufacturing and advanced electronics.

How will Gerardo Familiar's appointment affect Chemours' engagement with the semiconductor industry (CC)?

The appointment is expected to deepen Chemours' industry engagement and advocacy with SEMI. According to the company, Familiar will help shape programs on supply chain robustness, sustainability, workforce development, and manufacturing excellence.

Why is Chemours (CC) highlighting its APM business in announcing the SEMI board appointment?

Chemours emphasized APM because it supplies critical chemistries and fluoropolymers for semiconductors and advanced electronics. According to the company, APM's portfolio and capacity expansion efforts are central to industry support initiatives.