Vice President and General Manager, Rare Earths

Mr. Bender was appointed to his current role in October 2023 and is responsible for leading Tronox’s rare earths business. He has more than 25 years of experience in the chemical and TiO₂ industries, including eight years with Tronox in process engineering, strategic sourcing, strategic planning, corporate strategy, and M&A. His prior experience also includes TZMI, the leading industry consultancy in the titanium and zircon value chains, and leadership roles at Eastman Chemical and Momentive in business development and corporate strategy. Mr. Bender holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from Mississippi State University.