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Kronos Worldwide Inc: Executives

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The following section provides information on Kronos Worldwide Inc’s senior management, executives, CEO and key decision makers and their roles in the organization. For more insight into Kronos Worldwide Inc's management and employees, unlock the full data with our company analytics monitoring tool.

Executives

Brian W. Christian

President; Director; Chief Executive Officer Executive Board Since: 2026 Age: 47

Mr. Brian W. Christian has been the Chief Executive Officer, Director and President of the company since February 2026. Previously, he served as the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company from 2023 to 2026. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Strategy Officer of the company from 2021 to 2023. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President at the company from 2011 to 2016. Prior to this, he served as the Manager of Strategic and Financial Planning from 2009 to 2011. Earlier, Mr. Christian also served as the Senior Vice President at Contran.

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John A. Sunny

Executive Vice President; Chief Information Officer Senior Management Since: 2020 Age: 63

Mr. John A. Sunny has been the Vice President and the Chief Information Officer of the company since 2020. Previously, he served as the Vice President of Information Technology of the company from 2013 to 2015.Currently, Mr. Sunny also serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at Valhi and Contran.

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Rainer F. Gruber

Executive Vice President; Chief Technology Officer; Chief Manufacturing Officer Senior Management Since: 2022 Age: 58

Mr. Rainer F. Gruber has been the Executive Vice President, the Chief Manufacturing Officer and the Chief Technology Officer since 2022. Previously, he served as the Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Technology of the company from 2019 to 2022. Prior to this, he served as the Vice President of product and process development of the company from 2014 to 2019.

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Courtney J. Riley

Executive Vice President; Chief Transformation Officer Senior Management Since: 2021 Age: 60

Ms. Courtney J. Riley has been the Vice President and Chief Transformation Officer of the company since 2022. Previously, she served as Senior Vice President of Health, Safety, and Environment for the company from 2021 to 2022. Prior to this, she served as the Senior Vice President of Environmental Affairs from 2013 to 2020. Currently, Ms. Riley also serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of NL; as Executive Vice President of Valhi; and as Senior Vice President of Contran.

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Dennis Werner

Chief Commercial Officer Senior Management Since: 2025 Age: 42

Mr. Dennis Werner has been the Chief Commercial Officer of the company since August 2025. Previously, he served as the President of EMEAA from 2023 to 2025. Prior to this, he held various vice president positions in the company.

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