About
Craig A. Rogerson is the independent Chair of the Board of PPL Corporation, bringing significant senior executive leadership and strategic, organizational, operational and risk management expertise. Having retired in January 2023, he draws on years of demonstrated leadership as the former chief executive officer of large global chemical manufacturing companies, which he led through business and industry transformations.
His early background as a chemical engineer and prior service on the American Chemistry Council and Society of Chemical Industry boards have contributed to his skills in operations, safety and innovation, along with extensive environmental oversight and corporate governance experience.
Roles
PPL Corp.
Independent Chair of the Board; Chair, Executive Committee; Chair, Safety Committee · Current role
2005–present
Hexion Holdings Corporation (and predecessor Hexion Inc.)
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer · Retired. Global producer of thermoset resins and other chemical platforms. Hexion Inc. filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in April 2019 and emerged in July 2019.
2017-2023
Chemtura Corporation
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer · Global manufacturer and marketer of specialty chemicals.
2008-2017
Hercules Incorporated
President, Chief Executive Officer and director · Chemical company.
2003-2008
External Roles
Origin Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: ORGN)
Independent Director (audit and compensation committees)
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Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH)
Independent Director
2019-2021
Vibrantz Technologies, Inc.
Director
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Michigan State University College of Engineering Alumni Board
Director
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McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
Director
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Director Compensation
FY 2025
Fees earned or paid in cash
$320,000
All other compensation
$10,000