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Lead global technical efforts being the point of reference for product and strategy development of lightweight fillers portfolio understading current state of art, anticipating future technology and Innovation directions according to market dinamics and industry megatrends leading new applications development and driving the traslation/ roll out across the regions.

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Lead and drive R&D nanotechnology additives Products, Programs & Technology Platforms for coatings & construction industry and new markets according to Global Strategy, providing key input across the organization on the role and direction of new technologies and how the development and market dynamic needs can influence the Business differentiation.Role:•Lead and Develop Global R&D strategy for new products development in coatings & construction industries, developing new… Show more Lead and drive R&D nanotechnology additives Products, Programs & Technology Platforms for coatings & construction industry and new markets according to Global Strategy, providing key input across the organization on the role and direction of new technologies and how the development and market dynamic needs can influence the Business differentiation.Role:•Lead and Develop Global R&D strategy for new products development in coatings & construction industries, developing new markets segment for Innovation, Growth and Strategic Programs. •Lead and Develop the Global R&D effort for nanotechnology additives focus on advanced rheology modifying agents, activated fillers and minerals, microspheres and nano-clays for coatings, construction and new growth markets segment.•Lead and manage internal resources for new product development, leading cooperation with external research centers and universities for disruptive initiatives that accelerate new products and emerging platforms development.•Lead and drive Global business growth acceleration, breaking into new markets and leading R&D for new products and business development strategy, managing intellectual property strategy for a corporate growth platform.•Lead cross-functional and multidisciplinary project teams (BU, R&D, Technical Services, Sales, Marketing, Quality, Manufacturing) driving the Programs through Stage/ Gate process ensuring success of value proposition, technical validation, test market, roll-out and commercialization.•Project and Pipeline management and Operational Marketing Development, driving Strategic and Growth Programs within the core business assessment of new market attractiveness, value proposition and marketing mix definition.•Develop and lead new business model concept leading strategic and growth opportunities in mature coatings and construction industries and defining new global segments strategy and application development priorities in emerging and Growth industries and markets. Show less

Focus on the development of Concrete Admixtures Innovation Technology Platforms according to Global StrategyRole:•Provide key input to R&D, BU, and Marketing on the role and direction of new technologies and how the development and market dynamic needs can influence the Business differentiation.•Plan, organize and drive overall technical validation process managing internal labs and resources and identifying external labs for support and external partners for tactical… Show more Focus on the development of Concrete Admixtures Innovation Technology Platforms according to Global StrategyRole:•Provide key input to R&D, BU, and Marketing on the role and direction of new technologies and how the development and market dynamic needs can influence the Business differentiation.•Plan, organize and drive overall technical validation process managing internal labs and resources and identifying external labs for support and external partners for tactical approach.•Develop, lead and manage lab and field testing protocol, ensuring technical success of the value proposition and evaluating potential risks or liabilities for new technologies.•Lead and drive successfully the translation of Programs across the regions (EMEAI, Americas and A/P), coordinating Regional Labs (Analytical, R&D, Certification and Technical Services)•Lead and support a strong Technical Service team across the regions, identifying opportunities for successfully Strategic Programs introduction based on customer needs.•Lead strong technical relationship with Key Account Innovation Centers understanding their needs for innovation and tailor-made product development.•Identify and promote synergistic technology opportunities across different Business UnitsAchievements:Led and managed the technical development and implementation of Innovation and Strategic Programs according to Global Strategy, focusing on:✓Nano-technology admixtures (dispersants, rheology modifiers, early strength enhancers).✓Novel additives for cement & concrete (ultra-fine activated materials, carbon mitigation agents, colloidal silica and strength enhancers).✓Novel and on-going patented materials (structural fibers, nano-clays) for high performance concretes (High strength, Fiber Reinforced, SCC, Shotcrete, Oil well, Eco-Friendly, aesthetic). Show less

Lead the technical development, translation and implementation of Growth Programs for EMEAI Region according to Global Strategy.Role:•Plan and lead overall technical validation process for success of EMEAI Growth Programs developing lab and field testing protocol and managing the Global Innovation Lab.•Drive the technical translation across the regions coordinating local labs (Analytical, R&D, Certification and Tech Service) and supporting a strong technical service team for… Show more Lead the technical development, translation and implementation of Growth Programs for EMEAI Region according to Global Strategy.Role:•Plan and lead overall technical validation process for success of EMEAI Growth Programs developing lab and field testing protocol and managing the Global Innovation Lab.•Drive the technical translation across the regions coordinating local labs (Analytical, R&D, Certification and Tech Service) and supporting a strong technical service team for quick and successfully programs introduction.•Promote Grace Brand across strategic associations in the industry (EUPAVE, ERMCO, FIB).Achievements:Led and managed the technical development and implementation of Growth Programs according to Global Strategy, focusing on:✓Novel and patented clay mitigating chemicals for aggregates containing clay.✓New and patented concrete industry technology development and introduction for Ready-mix industry: "Slump control management with Admixtures addition on transit". Show less

Manage the technical service and R&D activities for several countries according to EMEAI strategy.Role:•Plan, organize and supervise daily activities in Technical Services Labs in Iberia and France.•Lead the development of new products defining technical specs, lab and field testing protocol.•Identify top products in each country, understanding success factor and link to on-going PRISM program requirement, providing feedback for product rationalization &… Show more Manage the technical service and R&D activities for several countries according to EMEAI strategy.Role:•Plan, organize and supervise daily activities in Technical Services Labs in Iberia and France.•Lead the development of new products defining technical specs, lab and field testing protocol.•Identify top products in each country, understanding success factor and link to on-going PRISM program requirement, providing feedback for product rationalization & translation.•Lead technical information transfer across the region for existing and new products/ programs.•Provide technical approach understanding local materials, job sites requirements and customer needs in new (Africa) and emerging markets (Middle East).Achievements:✓Development and implementation of new and patented admixture dispersant technologies and rheology modifier across the countries generating new revenues and no claims.✓Testing time reduction (average 30%) across the different labs for concrete admixtures development based on new methodology and testing protocol.✓Set-up valuable competitive products database in EMEAI region identifying strength and gaps. Show less

Managing Iberian Technical Services and R&D activities according to Regional strategy.Role:•Organize, manage and supervise daily activities in Iberia Technical Services lab.•Support to sales & business, visiting Key Accounts and identifying product development needs.•Lead the development of new products including technical specs and overall testing protocols.•Active participation in committees of standardization (SCC, fibers, sprayed concrete, sustainability) as well as… Show more Managing Iberian Technical Services and R&D activities according to Regional strategy.Role:•Organize, manage and supervise daily activities in Iberia Technical Services lab.•Support to sales & business, visiting Key Accounts and identifying product development needs.•Lead the development of new products including technical specs and overall testing protocols.•Active participation in committees of standardization (SCC, fibers, sprayed concrete, sustainability) as well as Chairman of Spanish Admixture Association (ANFAH).Achievements:✓Won 2 new KA for tailor-made admixtures development generating new sales ($4MM/year)✓Developed new admixtures portfolio based on alternative raw materials sources generating manufacturing cost reduction of 17% with equivalent performance.✓Introduction of GRACE patented macro-synthetic fibers as structural fiber in the Code Building. Show less

Managing Iberian Lab, providing Technical Service support and leading R&D activities.Role:•Assist sales forces visiting customers, identifying problems and new business opportunities.•Lead the technical specs and testing protocol for new products development.Achievements:✓Leaded R&D for new products, providing TS support generating sales ($10MM/year).✓Gained large Key Account Projects, generating additional sales ($3MM/year).✓Zero injuries in R&D and TS labs… Show more Managing Iberian Lab, providing Technical Service support and leading R&D activities.Role:•Assist sales forces visiting customers, identifying problems and new business opportunities.•Lead the technical specs and testing protocol for new products development.Achievements:✓Leaded R&D for new products, providing TS support generating sales ($10MM/year).✓Gained large Key Account Projects, generating additional sales ($3MM/year).✓Zero injuries in R&D and TS labs as well as on the field conditions. Show less

Leading technical support and driving R&D activities across Iberia and South-America regions.Role:•Lead and develop lab and field testing protocol, selecting external labs for tactical approach.•Active participation with Universities (UPC, IST) and Technology Centers (CEDEX, IETCC-CSIC)Achievements:✓Implementation of acrylic fibers in hot asphalt as alternative to polymer-modified bitumen.✓Success implementation of synthetic fibers as alternative to WWM in… Show more Leading technical support and driving R&D activities across Iberia and South-America regions.Role:•Lead and develop lab and field testing protocol, selecting external labs for tactical approach.•Active participation with Universities (UPC, IST) and Technology Centers (CEDEX, IETCC-CSIC)Achievements:✓Implementation of acrylic fibers in hot asphalt as alternative to polymer-modified bitumen.✓Success implementation of synthetic fibers as alternative to WWM in flooring application. Show less