DuPont Announces CEO and Non-Executive Chair for the Planned Independent Electronics Company

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DuPont (NYSE:DD) has announced key leadership appointments for its planned Electronics spin-off company, scheduled for completion on November 1, 2025. Jon Kemp, current President of DuPont Electronics & Industrial, will serve as CEO and board member of the new independent company, which will focus on materials and technology solutions for semiconductor and electronics industries.

The company also named Michael Stubblefield, President & CEO of Avantor, as Chairman of the board for the future Electronics company. The spin-off entity will operate as a pure-play public company, leveraging its $6 billion Electronics & Industrial segment. A Chief Financial Officer will be recruited externally.

The future Electronics company aims to be a global leader in advancing computing and connectivity technologies through materials science and engineering solutions.

Positive

• Creation of a focused pure-play electronics company from a substantial $6 billion revenue segment
• Appointment of experienced industry leader Jon Kemp as CEO with over 20 years at DuPont
• Strategic positioning in high-growth semiconductor and electronics materials market

Negative

• Potential execution risks associated with the spin-off process
• CFO position still vacant, requiring external recruitment

Insights

Financial Analyst

DuPont's confirmation that its Electronics spin-off remains on track for November 1, 2025, represents a significant milestone in the company's ongoing portfolio transformation strategy. The appointment of Jon Kemp—who currently leads the Electronics & Industrial segment—as CEO of the new entity ensures continuity of leadership for this $6 billion business unit.

This spin-off follows DuPont's established pattern of reshaping its portfolio through strategic divestitures and separations. What's notable is the timing certainty provided by this announcement, giving investors a clear timeline for the completion of this transaction. The electronics business represents a substantial portion of DuPont's current operations, with materials focused on semiconductor and electronics industries—sectors experiencing strong secular growth driven by computing advancements, AI, and connectivity demands.

The appointment of external leadership in Michael Stubblefield as board chairman brings valuable perspective from Avantor, a company serving adjacent markets with similar customer bases. His experience leading a publicly-traded company that provides materials to high-tech industries aligns well with the future Electronics company's positioning.

This separation will create a pure-play electronics materials company allowing investors to directly access exposure to semiconductor and electronics materials without the diversified portfolio DuPont currently represents. Meanwhile, the remaining DuPont will have a more concentrated focus on its other specialty materials businesses, potentially enabling more targeted strategies for both entities.

Intended spin-off of Electronics remains on track for November 1, 2025, completion

WILMINGTON, Del., March 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced Jon Kemp, President, DuPont Electronics & Industrial will be the Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors for the future independent Electronics public company that will be created following its intended spin-off from DuPont. As a focused independent company, Electronics will be a global leader in materials and technology solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries.

"Jon is a great choice for the CEO of the future Electronics company," said Ed Breen, DuPont Executive Chairman. "With his proven leadership and extensive experience in the electronics sector, Jon is uniquely positioned for the role. I believe his ability to drive growth and generate returns will ensure that as a pure-play, public company, Electronics will continue to create shareholder value."

"For decades, our team has focused on driving innovations that advance the electronics industry," said Jon Kemp. "We are entering a pivotal time where advanced computing and connectivity will require new technologies and integrated solutions. As a leader in materials science and engineering, the future Electronics company will be a vital partner in advancing our customers' growth strategies. I am proud to be part of this journey and lead the team as we take this next leap forward."

Michael Stubblefield, President & CEO of Avantor, will become Chairman of the board of directors for the planned independent Electronics public company, effective with the spin-off. "Michael is a proven executive with a wealth of global management experience," said Alexander M. Cutler, DuPont's Lead Independent Director. "He is well-versed in technology and customer-centric innovation and will be a strong partner with Jon as we launch this exciting new company."

DuPont intends to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for the future Electronics company who will be an external hire with a proven track record of performance at a publicly traded company.

Biographical Information

Over a two-decade career with DuPont, Jon Kemp has been focused on driving strategic business growth from his early roles in business development and marketing to commercial and business leadership positions. During the DowDuPont merger, he was the head of strategy, M&A and procurement for the Specialty Products Division. For the past six years Mr. Kemp has served as President of the $6 billion Electronics & Industrial segment within DuPont. He serves on the International Board of Directors for SEMI, where he chairs the Board of Industry Leaders. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Utah and an MBA from the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. 

Michael Stubblefield is President and CEO of Avantor, a leading life science tools company and global provider of mission-critical products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology industries. Prior to joining Avantor in 2014, Mr. Stubblefield was a Senior Expert for the Chemicals Practice of McKinsey & Company, a management consulting firm, from 2013 to 2014. Previously, he held a variety of leadership roles at Celanese Corporation, a technology and specialty materials company, from 1994 to 2012. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Utah, as well as an M.B.A. from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

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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.

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On January 15, 2025, DuPont announced it is targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion date for the intended separation of the Electronics business (the "Intended Electronics Separation"). The Intended Electronics Separation will not require a shareholder vote and is subject to satisfaction of customary conditions, including final approval by DuPont's Board of Directors, receipt of tax opinion from counsel, the filing and effectiveness of a Form 10 registration statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, applicable regulatory approvals and satisfactory completion of financing.

Cautionary Statement about Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and often contain words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "see," "will," "would," "target, "outlook," "stabilization," "confident," "preliminary," "initial," and similar expressions and variations or negatives of these words. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including statements regarding outlook, expectations and guidance. Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain and subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions, many of which that are beyond DuPont's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results. Some of the important factors that could cause DuPont's actual results to differ materially from those projected in any such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) the ability of DuPont to effect the Intended Electronics Separation and to meet the conditions related thereto; (ii) the possibility that the Intended Electronics Separation will not be completed within the anticipated time period or at all; (iii) the possibility that the Intended Electronics Separation will not achieve its intended benefits; (iv) the impact of Intended Electronics Separation on DuPont's businesses and the risk that the separation may be more difficult, time-consuming or costly than expected, including the impact on DuPont's resources, systems, procedures and controls, diversion of management's attention and the impact and possible disruption of existing relationships with customers, suppliers, employees and other business counterparties; (v) the possibility of disruption, including disputes, litigation or unanticipated costs, in connection with the Intended Electronics Separation; (vi) the uncertainty of the expected financial performance of DuPont or the separated company following completion of the Intended Electronics Separation; (vii) negative effects of the announcement or pendency of the Intended Electronics Separation on the market price of DuPont's securities and/or on the financial performance of DuPont; (viii) the ability to achieve anticipated capital structures in connection with Intended Electronics Separation, including the future availability of credit and factors that may affect such availability; (ix) the ability to achieve anticipated credit ratings in connection with the Intended Electronics Separation; (x) the ability to achieve anticipated tax treatments in connection with the Intended Electronics Separation and completed and future, if any, divestitures, mergers, acquisitions and other portfolio changes and the impact of changes in relevant tax and other laws; and (xi) other risk factors discussed in DuPont's most recent annual report and subsequent current and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business or supply chain disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on DuPont's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, credit rating or liquidity. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. DuPont assumes no obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

 

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FAQ

When is DuPont's Electronics division spin-off scheduled to complete?

DuPont's Electronics spin-off is scheduled to complete on November 1, 2025.

What is the current revenue of DuPont's Electronics & Industrial segment being spun off?

The Electronics & Industrial segment generates $6 billion in revenue.

Who will be the CEO of DuPont's new Electronics spin-off company?

Jon Kemp, current President of DuPont Electronics & Industrial, will serve as CEO of the new independent Electronics company.

What will be the main focus of DuPont's Electronics spin-off company?

The company will focus on providing materials and technology solutions for the semiconductor and electronics industries.