Chemours names new president of Titanium Technologies
Chemours has announced the appointment of Damián Gumpel as president of its Titanium Technologies business segment, effective March 3, 2025. He succeeds Diane Iuliano Picho, who has been named chief enterprise enablement officer.

The Chemours Company has appointed Damián Gumpel as the new president of its Titanium Technologies (TT) segment, effective March 3, 2025. Gumpel brings extensive leadership experience in the chemical industry, having held key positions at Olin Corp. and Dow. He succeeds Diane Iuliano Picho, who has served as interim president since March 2024 and will transition to the role of chief enterprise enablement officer. Both will report directly to Chemours president and CEO Denise Dignam and serve on the Chemours Executive Team.
Dignam emphasized that after a thorough global search, Gumpel was the best choice to lead Titanium Technologies. “Damián’s proven track record in strategic vision, cost transformation, and commercial excellence will strengthen our TT business,” she said. “I am confident that under his leadership, we will continue the success of the TT Transformation Plan and drive Chemours’ Pathway to Thrive strategy forward.”