Greater Philadelphia
Global Sales & Marketing Executive who served in roles including President & CEO, Vice President & General Manager and Executive Vice President in the specialty chemical industry with a focus on electronics, environmental, energy and food markets. Extensive experience in sales, marketing, product management, business development, and supply chain management. Leverages leadership and communication skills to build cross-functional teams, develop high-potential talent and lead change. Recognized for consistently driving growth in specialty markets. • Successfully transitioned PeroxyChem from a division of FMC to private equity ownership and back into Evonik. • Track record of strong growth in specialty chemicals led to outstanding outcome for PE owners on exit after six years. • Promoted to President and CEO of business following acquisition of the company by Evonik. • Led business though the challenges of integration during COVID-19 and a major IT security crisis.
Managed the PeroxyChem business through the integration process following the acquisition by Evonik. Served as a member of the Global Active Oxygens Management Team. Navigated the PeroxyChem business through the concurrent challenges of COVID-19 and a major IT Security Crisis with 2020 financial performance exceeding 2019 and budget targets. Achieved best ever safety performance. Retained key management talent through a lengthy integration process with several PXC managers securing leadership roles in the new combined Active Oxygens business.
Member of executive leadership team for a private equity owned, global specialty chemical company with ~$350M in revenue, four major product lines and >10 key end use markets. Leads an organization of ~150 employees based in nine countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. Functional accountability includes sales, marketing, product management, customer service, technical service, and supply chain/logistics. .
Thai Peroxide Limited is a 50/50 joint venture between PeroxyChem and Aditya Birla Group (India). Represented PeroxyChem on the board of directors with oversight of business strategy, annual budgets, financial performance and capital investments.
Managed all commecial activities for a ~$350M global business with four product lines and >10 key end use markets. Leads an organization of ~50 employees based in eight countries in North America, Europe, and Asia. Member of division management team.
Responsible for sales and marketing functions for $170M division with three major product lines and a North American focus. Organization included ~20 people in sales, marketing, and customer service located in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and the Philippines. Collaborated on division strategy to shift from commodity focus to specialty growth focus to achieve a diversified portfolio. Served on Board of Directors for Thai Peroxide Limited (50/50 Hydrogen Peroxide Joint Venture).
Responsible for sales, marketing, technical service, and engineering services for $100M division with one major product line operating in the Americas. Also managed FMC’s Industrial Chemicals distributor network with ~$50M in high margin sales across 3 divisions.