A nearly 30 year Sumitomo Chemical Group Company employee, Mr. Mitchell is working to grow the Sumitomo Chemical business in the Americas with a focus on enhancing the Sumitomo Chemical brand, improving the efficiency of administrative functions and developing new business. The company's diverse business categories include Functional chemicals, Essential chemicals & plastics, IT-related chemicals, health & crop sciences, and pharmaceuticals.Sumitomo Chemical's corporate values and business philosophy extend to the Group Companies of the Americas by contributing solutions to the problems facing the global environment and society, and the enrichment of people’s lives. In order to accomplish these global needs and challenges, Mr. Mitchell is working to achieve a balance of profitable business operations, the preservation of the environment, safety, health, product quality and social activity.Scott exemplifies the concept of harmony between the company’s interests and those of the public through his long time engagement in the company's Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) work. Scott is also an active member of a number of United Nations Advisory and Workgroups. These are consultative groups that support the UN Global Compact and Global Compact Lead organizations and engage corporate CSR sponsors to work toward alleviating poverty and sustainable global development.Through the company's endeavors in these critical areas, Scott hopes to play a significant role in building a sustainable society and realizing the corporate goals.