Steven G. Hentges holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Stanford University and a B.S. in chemistry from the University of Minnesota. He is the Executive Director of the Polycarbonate/BPA Global Group of the American Chemistry Council (ACC). This unit of ACC promotes the business interests and welfare of the global polycarbonate and bisphenol A industry with a comprehensive program that includes health and environmental research along with a wide range of communications and advocacy activities.

In his current position, Dr. Hentges has been deeply involved with the science on bisphenol A for more than 13 years. Prior to joining ACC in 2000, Dr. Hentges spent nearly 18 years with a major plastics and chemical manufacturer, working primarily in a series of assignments that focused on product safety, regulatory compliance and product development.