Formica Hires New Global VP

Jeff Taylor headshotFormica Corporation announced that Jeffrey F. Taylor joined the company as global vice president and general manager of innovation and research and development. In this newly created role, Taylor will lead efforts to create a culture of innovation that will help Formica connect and remain relevant to its customers and consumers around the world. He will be responsible for aligning technical strategy with forward-thinking market initiatives to support growth.

Before joining Formica, Taylor was director of innovation and product development at Valspar Corporation, the largest global coatings manufacturer in the world. His 25 years of industry experience encompasses leading innovation and research and development efforts within major corporations including the Eastman Kodak Company, Sony Chemicals Corporation and Newell Rubbermaid. Taylor earned a doctorate and Master of Science in polymer science and engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He also holds a Master of Science in materials science and engineering from the University of Florida and a Bachelor of Science in materials science and engineering from the University of Utah.