Denis Wright Email & Phone Number

Experienced Leader and with a demonstrated history of project and business management incorporating change implementation. Experienced in - IP Management, R&D Programme Management, Business/University Collaborations, Compliance and Regulatory System and ISO Certification Management, Multidisciplinary Team Leadership and Communication; Global Product Integration, Product Development, Product Management and Range Transition, Research and Development (strong), Polymer Chemistry, Paint Formulation, Root Cause Analysis, Technical Writing, Education and People Development, with Multiple Degree's in Chemistry (PhD) and Teaching from Deakin and Monash Universities.Career Highlights:Leading Graphene Division of ASX Listed company through commercialisation phase from product development with Global organisations, both direct customers and also Global Infrastructure owners (Mining, Government). Managing multiple programmes of research and collaborations both internally and with leading Australian Universities via ARC and ITTC mechanisms.Lead Technical Product Research and Development of Wattyl Resin Division and then Protective & Marine Business - Product Management aspects included - 15 years Driving Technical Program for Raw Material Supply and Substitution for Wattyl Solvent Based Paints to ensure high completion rate on batches and customer order delivery - 3 yearsLead Australia P&M Technical Transition via Global Collaboration (UK/USA) to Sherwin Williams Range including Range Stratification and Global Product Integration with Manufacturing - 3 yearsImplementation and maintenance of all Wattyl Protective and Marine Product Certifications and Approvals - 8 yearsImplementation and maintenance of Quality Systems - ISO17025 (NATA), ISO9001, APAS RMU - multiple sites - Australia/USA/China - 15 yearsEducator and People Developer: Contributed to the education, career and personal development of numerous team members for the benefit and advancement of their careers. Drove and delivered polymer and drier substitution for entire Wattyl solvent based paint range from internal manufactured supply to tolled, strategic global and commercial supply with significant cost reduction and quality improvement - 2 yearsManagement of multiple laboratories (QC/QA(resin manufacture)/R&D Paint/Resin Manufacture/Colour) – equipment – CAPEX program - equipment and infrastructure; pilot scale manufacture.

Listed skills include Business Development, Account Management, Coatings, Customer Service, and 3 others.