Damien Polansky

Damien Polansky is known for bridging technology, markets, and strategy to help organizations identify where innovation can create the greatest customer and societal impact. With more than 25 years of experience across the chemicals and advanced materials industries, he has built a career connecting technical innovation with commercial growth opportunities. He currently leads global marketing and sustainability for Dow's Industrial Solutions business, where he is responsible for growth strategy, market development, and commercial excellence across a diverse portfolio of industrial markets, including data centers, pharmaceuticals, cleaning, and energy. Throughout his career, Damien has held leadership roles spanning manufacturing, engineering, sales, business development, marketing, investor relations, and operations. His broad experience enables him to translate complex technical challenges into business value and customer-focused solutions. He is a two-time recipient of Dow's Marketing Pinnacle Award, recognizing exceptional business impact and innovation. Damien holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin and an MBA from the University of Notre Dame. He has served on the board of the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA), helped found the Power Delivery Intelligence Initiative, and currently serves on the board of Junior Achievement of North Central Michigan.