Joseph Scaminace

Biography

Joseph M. Scaminace is Chairman, President and CEO of the OM Group, Inc (OMG). OMG is based in Cleveland, Ohio and is a leading producer of specialty materials used in many end-use products, such as rechargeable batteries, memory discs, oil refining, and other environmentally sensitive applications. The company is also a leading producer of electronic chemicals used in the production electronic components such as semi- conductors. Prior to joining OMG, Joe was the President and Chief Operating Officer of The Sherwin-Williams Company, a $9 billion global leader in the paint and coatings industry, where he had worked in various capacities since April of 1983. Prior to assuming the top job, Joe had served in three separate divisions in Ohio and Georgia. He was President of the company’s Automotive Division from April 1994 through June 1997 and President of Diversified Brands Division from 1985 through April 1994. He also served as President of the Consumer Group.

Research Interest

Electronic components, Electronic chemicals