Solutia Inc. has named Mike Donnelly as president and general manager of its Performance Films division. Donnelly most recently served as the president and general manager of Solutia’s Technical Specialties division. He replaces Ray Kollar, who is no longer with the company.

Donnelly joined Solutia as part of the Flexsys leadership team in connection with Solutia’s 2007 acquisition of Flexsys, where he had been an integral part of the business’ growth and performance since its inception. He brings nearly 40 years of manufacturing, business and leadership expertise to Performance Films.

Donnelly earned his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Maryland and his MBA from the University of Chicago. He will continue to be based at Solutia’s global headquarters in St. Louis.