Todd DiNoia
Vice President, Innovation & R&DSaint-GobainTodd DiNoia is the Vice President of Innovation and R&D for Saint-Gobain North America, a branch of Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, one of the world’s largest and oldest building products companies. In this role, Todd directs Saint-Gobain Research North America, a leading innovation center for material sciences, while also managing R&D for CertainTeed, North America’s leading brand of construction products and architectural solutions. His scope encompasses a broad portfolio of building materials, including exterior roofing and siding products, interior solutions, acoustical ceilings and grid systems, waterproofing solutions, fireproofing, and advanced building sciences.
As part of his leadership, Todd plays a critical role in driving sustainability across Saint-Gobain, empowering the North American R&D organization to develop zero-carbon processes and solutions, light construction systems for performance and well-being, and solutions to minimize planet resources and drive circular economy, all of which support the Group’s central purpose of “Making the World A Better Home.”
Todd joined Saint-Gobain in 2010 and has more than 25 years of R&D experience in construction products. His expertise is further strengthened by direct field experience as a general contractor, providing a unique perspective on the practical application of building materials.
He is also deeply engaged in fostering an open innovation ecosystem, advancing partnerships with universities, research institutions, and startups to accelerate the development of next-generation technologies. Through Saint-Gobain’s long-term partnership with Greentown Labs, the largest climatetech incubator in North America, Todd is attuned to the growing climatetech industry and actively supports advancements in sustainable materials and solutions.
Prior to joining Saint-Gobain, Todd was a Director of R&D at GCP Applied Technologies, formerly Grace Construction Products, which is now part of Saint-Gobain. He holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Decarbonizing the Built Environment: Materials, Energy and Innovation at Scale
As the climate crisis reshapes how we live and build, the built environment sits at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. This panel brings…As the climate crisis reshapes how we live and build, the built environment sits at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. This panel brings together leaders in sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and building scien…As the climate crisis reshapes how we live and build, the built environment sits at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. This panel brings together leaders in sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and building science to explore how we can radically cut carbon from our cities—end to end. From next-generation low-carbon construction systems and circular supply chains to electrified infrastructure and data-driven …As the climate crisis reshapes how we live and build, the built environment sits at the crossroads of innovation and responsibility. This panel brings together leaders in sustainable materials, advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and building science to explore how we can radically cut carbon from our cities—end to end. From next-generation low-carbon construction systems and circular supply chains to electrified infrastructure and data-driven design, these innovators are redefining what resilient, climate-positive environments can look like. Together, they'll discuss the pathways to scale, the barriers that remain, and the collaborations needed to accelerate a truly integrated low-carbon future.Show MoreClick the title to see all detailsShow More
