Paul Burlingame serves as CEO of Ascensus Specialties, a role he has held since 2024. Mr. Burlingame is an experienced global leader with 25+ years of building high-growth international businesses within the specialty materials & technology space. Most recently, he served as CEO & President of the Advanced Materials business unit within Air Liquide. Previously, he held numerous positions of increasing responsibility at Air Liquide, Micro Component Technology, and Forward Technology Industries.
Mr. Burlingame earned his BA from the University of Virginia, and served as an Officer in the US Navy.