Senior Executive with full P&L experience. Corporate & private equity experience. Global business leader with coating & tape manufacturing, specialty chemical and regulated chemical expertise along with extensive domestic and global experience.I am known for my ability to assess the strengths and weaknesses of a global business. I have developed and implemented strategies to turn around weak businesses or take good businesses to the next level. My ability to find the right balance between strategic thinking and the implementation of practical solutions has allowed me to drive necessary change and exceed the profit goals set for my businesses. As a leader, I use my highly collaborative hands-on style to build successful teams, identify and address critical business issues, and promote innovation and integration. Having lived in and worked for the chemical industry in Asia, Europe and Latin America, I am a true global citizen, fluent in English, Spanish, and German.Expertise: coatings , specialty chemicals, regulated chemicals, commodity chemicals, general management including manufacturing and distribution. Extensive knowledge in the following industries; coatings, adhesives, resins, urethanes, epoxies, excipients, personal care, cosmetics, engineering plastics, electronics, surfactants, specialty solvents, iron powders, agricultural intermediates, finished agricultural products, pharmaceutical excipients and intermediates.