Alex Gutierrez

VP at Albemarle Corporation

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

About

• Extensive international experience • Business / Strategy / P&L responsibility • Materials / mining/ engineered products / specialty chemicals • Managed and executed complex deals / projects • Multiple languages – English, Spanish, Portuguese • Solid education: Harvard MBA and Engineer

Experience

  • Albemarle Corporation (8 yrs 7 mos)
    • VP Mergers & Acquisitions
      Apr 2020 - Present · 6 yrs 3 mos

      Lead Mergers and Acquisitions, with a strong focus on energy transition and specialty chemicals. Work closely across business units and corporate functions to drive projects to definition. Reporting to CFO.

    • VP Battery Grade Lithium Hydroxide
      May 2019 - Apr 2020 · 1 yr

      Business global leadership for fast growing Lithium Hydroxide products utilized in cathodes, batteries and ultimately electric vehicles. Reporting to CCO.

    • VP Corporate Development
      Dec 2017 - May 2019 · 1 yr 6 mos

      Led acquisitions / divestitures, strategic alliances and corporate projects for specialty chemicals and materials company. Focused on growth in the Lithium sector for use in energy storage. Reporting to EVP.

  • L&L Products (Greenville, South Carolina Area)
    • VP Business Development and Marketing
      Jan 2011 - Dec 2017 · 7 yrs

      Global leadership of deal team, marketing, and strategy at advanced materials, engineering, and manufacturing company focused on automotive, aerospace, and commercial vehicle applications. Focus on maintaining a strong market position, diversifying into new markets, strengthening the technology portfolio and communicating a clear global corporate image. Member of Executive team reporting to CEO.

    • Director Zephyros Ventures
      Nov 2008 - Jan 2011 · 2 yrs 3 mos

      Family owned holding group (formed from the basis of L&L Products) to invest in and/or acquire promising technologies, ventures, and small companies with a business focus on materials science, applied engineering, dedicated technical service, and a close working relationship with customers. Reporting to owners.

  • Corporate Development Manager at Milliken & Co.
    Oct 2006 - Oct 2008 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Focused on strategy, acquisitions, and growth opportunities for ~$2B technical textiles and specialty chemicals company. Led inter-divisional effort for global growth in structural composites and specialty polymers. Drove projects in M&A for technical textiles, strategy in medical devices, business development of sustainable materials for automobile interiors, and close collaboration with R&D. Reported to VP of Corporate Development & Strategy.

  • Consultant at Agata LLC
    Sep 2005 - Sep 2006 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Founder. International business development consulting services for advanced materials / composites. Primary projects were: 1) Advising foreign companies looking to enter US market; 2) Due diligence and negotiations on acquisition targets.

  • VP Marketing and Sales at DIAB Inc
    Oct 1999 - Jun 2005 · 5 yrs 9 mos

    Vice President Marketing and Sales – Americas. Executive leader for US$125M+ composite materials company - specialty foams / core materials / composites. Managed P&L, diversified into new markets and improved product / service offering. Reported to CEO. Interim Operations Manager.