Biography

Mr. Kava is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of experience in the commercial data center and semiconductor industries. In his former role at Google, he focused on innovation, operations management, customer relations, and information technology. Over the course of his career, he has consistently demonstrated a successful track record of transforming business operations to drive growth and profitability.

Mr. Kava’s extensive executive career in managing global data centers — a key growth area for Chemours — brings deep understanding of operations, design, construction, and new product integration. Mr. Kava’s expertise enhances the Board’s oversight of business strategy, particularly high-growth end markets, customer experience, and operationalizing innovative technologies.

Mr. Kava received a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He holds four U.S. patents for his work in reactive ion and plasma etch technology.

Key Skills and Experience

• R&D and Technological Innovation: In his leadership roles at Google and Applied Materials, Mr. Kava gained extensive experience in developing and implementing strategies to scale hardware infrastructure and drive adoption of innovative information systems and technologies that support operational efficiencies and business growth.
• Global Operations: Mr. Kava has acquired extensive global operational experience through his executive leadership roles, including his former position at Google, where he oversaw operations and supply chain for the company’s global data centers. In his previous role at Applied Materials, Mr. Kava was responsible for worldwide operations and several product groups for the corporate Information Technology organization.
• Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability: In his former role at Google, Mr. Kava oversaw environmental, health and safety programs for data centers, and led implementation of cutting-edge designs and engineering projects to drive industry-leading efficiency and sustainability performance.
• Google
  • VP, Data Centers (2008-2024)
• RagingWire Enterprise Solutions
  • COO (2006-2008)
• Applied Materials
  • Managing Director, Global Operations, eBusiness Solutions (2003-2006); Business Management, Etch Product Group (2002-2003)
  • Senior Director, Head, Service Operations, Etch Product Group (2000-2002)
  • Director, Field Operations and Product Support, Etch Product Group (1998-2000)
  • Variety of engineering roles, Etch Product Group (1992-1998)
• LSI Logic
  • Process Engineer, Etch Engineering Group (1991-1992)

Other Public Company Boards: 
None

Private Company Directorships and Other Organizations:

• Clear Creek Systems (since 2026)
• The Sean Brock Foundation (since 2014)
• The Tech Interactive (since 2012)