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Southampton, England, Gb

Zurich, Ch

Global responsibility for technology and innovation. I developed and implemented a technology strategy to advance Gurit’s product offering and manufacturing technology to create more competitive, sustainable products.• Develops and implements the global technology strategy in alignment with company goals. Lead innovation and product development initiatives to drive technological advancements.• Fosters a culture of innovation through organised workshops and collaborative initiatives. Implements a portfolio approach to manage and prioritise innovation projects.• Collaborates with external partners and secure funding to support technological innovation. Engages in strategic alliances and partnerships to leverage external expertise and resources.• Establishes and manages joint ventures to expand the global reach of Gurit products. Oversee international projects to ensure successful implementation and integration.• Designs and implements business processes to accelerate the time-to-market for new products. Ensure efficient and effective project management practices across the technology division.• Has demonstrated expertise in building, recruiting, and designing new teams globally, with a focus on coaching, developing, and retaining high-performing teams.

Zurich, Ch

• Successfully directed global R&D teams to develop innovative engineering material products, leading to the successful of several new product lines.• Spearheaded the intellectual property strategy, securing multiple patents and effectively protecting and exploiting Gurit's proprietary technologies.• Implemented comprehensive innovation programs that fostered a culture of creativity and continuous improvement within the organisation, resulting in a notable increase in R&D output.• Established and led Circular Economy programs with internal and external stakeholders, integrating sustainability practices across product lines and addressing end-of-life issues.• Introduced new product development project management governance, improving project delivery performance and reducing time-to-market for new products.

Zurich, Ch

• Managed and coordinated technical teams across multiple European R&D centres, significantly enhancing innovation output and speeding up development cycles.• Spearheaded the research and adoption of new chemical and engineering technologies, resulting in the development of three innovative composite products that strengthened market position.• Implemented a comprehensive chemical regulatory compliance function, ensuring adherence to global legislation and reducing compliance-related risks.• Collaborated with procurement functions to streamline supply chain processes, achieving notable reductions in material costs and minimising supply chain risks.• Managed technical aspects of operations, including quality improvement initiatives and the industrialisation of new manufacturing technologies, leading to significant reductions in production defects and increased manufacturing efficiency.• Conducted in-depth market analysis to identify customer needs and industry trends, driving the development of products that met market demands and improved customer satisfaction.• Fostered strong collaboration between R&D, manufacturing, quality assurance, and sales teams, ensuring seamless project execution and successful product launches.• Implemented continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced product performance, resulting in increased product reliability and reduced customer complaints.

Zurich, Ch

Zurich, Ch

Zurich, Ch

Zurich, Ch

Mba - Executive Master Of Business Administration

Level 7 Senior Leadership Masters Degree

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Chemistry