David Foell

President & CEO at Return Polymers Inc.

Role: President Return Polymers VP Recycling at James Hardie
Location: Ashland, OH, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About David Foell

Dave Foell currently serves as President and CEO of Return Polymers, a provider of full service recycled PVC material processing, compounding, sourcing, logistical support and scrap management programs. A manufacturing veteran, Foell joined Return Polymers in 2007 as a Vice President and Owner, before taking on the role of President and CEO in 2016. Prior to joining Return Polymers, Foell served as President of P2 Concrete Forming systems for more than 10 years. Foell holds a bachelor\'s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Waterloo.

Experience

President Return Polymers VP Recycling
James Hardie
Jul 2025 — Present

Education

University of Waterloo
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Chemical Engineering
1984 — 1989
University of Waterloo
Minor Business Management
1984 — 1989

Skills

Continuous Improvement
Manufacturing
Polymers
Quality Management
Plastics
Lean Manufacturing
New Business Development
Quality Control
Market Development
Construction
Process Engineering
Coatings
5s
Marketing Strategy
Concrete
Materials
Six Sigma
Analysis
Sales
Product Development
Sales Management
Contract Negotiation
Key Account Management
Manufacturing Operations Management
Operations Management
Process Improvement
Injection Molding
Strategic Planning
Facilities Management
Product Management

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Current company

James Hardie

Wholesale Building Materials · 5.1K employees · Chicago, Illinois, United States

James Hardie Industries is the world’s #1 producer and marketer of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions. We employ a diverse global workforce of approximately 5,800 employees across operations in North America, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, and generated more than $3.9 billion in net sales during our 2024 financial year. We believe that home is a sanctuary and a canvas for self-expression without compromise. As the trusted innovator and industry leader in the markets where we operate, James Hardie empowers homeowners and building professionals alike to achieve their dream home with premium quality solutions that enable endless possibilities for design and aesthetics, while also delivering trusted protection and long-lasting beauty. Key to this effort is our dedication to our customers, market driven innovation, an inclusive and empowering company culture, and an unwavering commitment to our Zero Harm safety initiative. We also recognize the company’s ability to influence the communities in which we live and work around the world. While operating with a global mindset, we put great care into how our business impacts the local communities in which we operate and serve by sourcing locally, employing locally and delivering locally.

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