Alison Bennett

Alison Bennett is an experienced manager in research and development, currently serving as the Manager of R&D and Office of Project Management at Kuraray America, Inc. since June 2015. Alison leads a portfolio of innovative product projects aligned with business strategy, collaborating with marketing to understand customer needs while overseeing the hiring and development of research staff. Prior experience includes a 20-year tenure at DuPont, where Alison held various leadership roles, such as Global Technology Manager for Photovoltaic Encapsulants, contributing to significant business growth and developing extensive intellectual property portfolios. Alison's career also includes positions at Sasol as a Research Chemist. Educational qualifications comprise a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Cape Town and post-doctorates in Chemistry and Chemical Engineering from the University of Delaware and the University of Surrey, respectively.