John Thayer
SVP, Olefins, Feedstock, Supply Chain & Procurement
John Thayer is the Senior Vice President, Olefins, Feedstock, Supply Chain & Procurement, responsible for NOVA Chemicals’ Olefins, Feedstocks and global supply chain and procurement operations. He previously led the Sales and Marketing Teams for the Polyethylene and Ethylene businesses for NOVA Chemicals. In his new role, he will forge strategic partnerships and enhance synergies between feedstock, raw materials, planning, logistics, and the Olefins business to support NOVA’s vision of reshaping plastics to be our customers’ first and best choice.
Thayer joined NOVA Chemicals in 1997 and since then has served the company in multiple roles, including positions in Human Resources, Operations and Site Leadership, Global Business Director, and General Manager, most recently serving as Senior Vice President, of, Polyethylene (PE) Business. His 30 years of experience in manufacturing and the plastics industry have helped him become an expert in strategy development, sustainability, organizational capability, commercial leadership, and change management. Prior to joining NOVA Chemicals, Thayer held roles in Human Resources and Labor Relations at Weyerhaeuser Company.
Thayer earned a Master of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from West Virginia University. He has been involved with several industry associations where he has been an advocate for the value of plastics and circularity, including numerous positions at the American Chemistry Council (ACC) Plastics Division, including Chair and member of the Executive Leadership Team. He is the previous treasurer and board member of the Expandable Polystyrene Industry Alliance (EPIA), and former Chairman of Beaver County Chamber of Commerce.
