Momentive Performance Materials Inc. recently announced that it has hired Jack Boss as president of its Silicones and Quartz Division. Boss will be responsible for leading the silicones and quartz business globally.

Boss’ career spans more than 30 years in the specialty chemicals and materials industry. Most recently, he served as president of Honeywell Safety Products at Honeywell International. He has also held senior leadership positions at Honeywell International.

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