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Prior to joining Hexion and beginning in 2018, Michael served as President and CEO of Cyanco International, where he led the world’s largest manufacturer of gold and silver extraction materials, while driving the effort to make recovery safer and more efficient.  From 2007 to 2017, he was President and CEO of SIGNa Chemistry, a global chemical manufacturer of reactive metal materials serving oil & gas recovery, petrochemical refining, alternative energy and chemical processing industries. Michael also founded Alkami Consulting Group, a technology investment advisory group, and Blood Gas Diagnostics, a medical device technology growth company. 

With a unique combination of executive, operational and entrepreneurial experience, Michael holds more than 100 patents and patents pending that are intended to collectively address some of the world’s most pressing environmental and sustainable product-related challenges.   A serial entrepreneur, he has been named a “Young Global Leader” by the World Economic Forum in 2016, while SIGNa was recognized with the EPA’s Presidential Green Chemistry Award under his leadership. Michael earned a Master of Philosophy and Master of Science in Chemistry from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis. 

With nearly three decades of experience in the chemical materials and plastics industry, Burt brings a wealth of expertise to his position. Prior to joining Hexion, he held various key roles at Eastman Chemical Company, culminating in his position as President of Fibers based in Zurich, Switzerland. Burt's contributions to the Specialty Plastics Business and his pivotal role in launching new products underscore his dynamic impact throughout his tenure at Eastman. His professional journey began at Exxon Chemical then to GE Plastics, where he assumed diverse chemical and various commercial leadership roles.

Known for his ability to build high-performing teams, Burt prioritizes cultivating a culture centered around growth, analysis, and innovation. His leadership philosophy emphasizes not only achieving strategic goals but also fostering a positive and collaborative workplace.

Burt holds a Bachelor of Science degree from The University of Alabama and a Master of Business Administration from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.