I am a Global Business Executive with international P&L experience in both publically and privately held companies. I have obtained extensive commercial skills in engineered materials, manufacturing, chemicals, building and construction and industrial markets. I have delivered exceptional results leading P&Ls at Johns Manville, Avery Dennison and GE. I have developed, recruited, mentored and trained high performance teams as Director of Innovation at Johns Manville, VP of Sales & Marketing at Glatfelter, GM of Strategic Marketing & Director Global Sourcing at GE. My highly creative, energetic & impassioned management style inspires teams to help create and buy into a clear vision, develop & implement profitable growth strategies & deliver outstanding financial results. I set aggressive goals and deliver results with my hands-on leadership style.I have significant knowledge of engineered thermoplastics, glass products, insulation, aerogels, polyiso foams, structural composites, specialty papers, petrochemicals, adhesives, coatings, specialty metals, high performance fabrics, chemical additives and intermediates (4 patents issued, 12 pending). I have succeeded in highly competitive customer markets including: Building/Construction, Big Box B2B, B2C, automotive, building & construction, labels, tapes, electronics, manufacturing, business equipment, manufactured housing, sporting apparel, energy, oil & gas, medical, aerospace, & printing & book publishing.Specialties: global business experience & acumen, P&L management, innovation, customer relationship building, sales & account planning, income statement & balance sheet, new product launches, strategic planning, M&A business development, new product development, strong negotiating skills, direct & indirect procurement, cost out, lean six sigma, market assessment & analysis, brand development & management, president & board member of directors, risk management, certified six sigma green belt, multiple patents.