Tronox Announces Appointment of Julie Beck to its Board of Directors

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Tronox Holdings (NYSE:TROX) has announced the appointment of Julie Beck to its Board of Directors, effective March 1, 2025. Beck will also serve on the Board's Audit Committee. With this addition, the Board will consist of 11 directors, with 7 being independent.

Beck brings over 30 years of business experience, most recently serving as Senior Vice President and CFO of Terex from January 2022 to February 2025. Her previous roles include CFO positions at Nova Chemicals (2016-2021) and various senior leadership positions at Joy Global, Journal Register Company, Norwood Promotional Products, Temple-Inland, and Rockwell Automation.

Tronox is a leading global producer of titanium products, including titanium dioxide pigment, specialty-grade products, and high-purity chemicals. The company operates with approximately 6,500 employees across six continents, utilizing a vertical integration model.

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• Addition of experienced financial executive with over 30 years of relevant industrial and manufacturing sector expertise
• Strengthening of Board's financial oversight with appointment to Audit Committee
• Maintains strong independent director majority (7 out of 11 directors)

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STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tronox Holdings plc (NYSE:TROX) ("Tronox" or the "Company"), the world's leading integrated manufacturer of titanium dioxide pigment, today announced the appointment of Julie Beck to the Board of Directors effective March 1, 2025. Ms. Beck will also serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board. Following the appointment of Ms. Beck, the Board will be comprised of 11 directors, 7 of whom are independent.

"We are pleased to welcome Julie to the Tronox Board," said Ilan Kaufthal, chairman of Tronox. "Julie's finance and accounting expertise, senior leadership roles, demonstrated business acumen and experience in several relevant industrial and manufacturing sectors will be valuable assets to the Board and its stakeholders."

Ms. Beck's business career spans more than 30 years. Ms. Beck was most recently Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer of Terex Corporation, a global industrial equipment manufacturer, from January 2022 to February 2025. Prior to Terex, from February 2016 through November 2021, Ms. Beck was Senior Vice President, CFO of Nova Chemicals. Prior to this, she spent 8 years with Joy Global in a variety of finance and operational-related senior leadership positions. Preceding her time at Joy Global, Ms. Beck held a variety of finance-related roles at Journal Register Company, Norwood Promotional Products, Temple-Inland and Rockwell Automation. A certified public accountant, Ms. Beck began her career with Deloitte & Touche.

About Tronox
Tronox Holdings plc is one of the world's leading producers of high-quality titanium products, including titanium dioxide pigment, specialty-grade titanium dioxide products and high-purity titanium chemicals, and zircon. We mine titanium-bearing mineral sands and operate upgrading facilities that produce high-grade titanium feedstock materials, pig iron and other minerals, including the rare earth-bearing mineral, monazite. With approximately 6,500 employees across six continents, our rich diversity, unmatched vertical integration model, and unparalleled operational and technical expertise across the value chain, position Tronox as the preeminent titanium dioxide producer in the world. For more information about how our products add brightness and durability to paints, plastics, paper and other everyday products, visit tronox.com.

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FAQ

When will Julie Beck join Tronox's (TROX) Board of Directors?

Julie Beck will join Tronox's Board of Directors effective March 1, 2025.

What is Julie Beck's most recent executive position before joining TROX's board?

Julie Beck most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Terex from January 2022 to February 2025.

How many independent directors will Tronox (TROX) have after Julie Beck's appointment?

After Julie Beck's appointment, Tronox will have 7 independent directors out of a total of 11 board members.

What committee will Julie Beck serve on at Tronox (TROX)?

Julie Beck will serve as a member of the Audit Committee of Tronox's Board of Directors.

How many years of business experience does Julie Beck bring to Tronox's (TROX) board?

Julie Beck brings more than 30 years of business experience to Tronox's board.