Specialty formulated Chemicals and Building materials, composites

Founder and leader of new specialty chemicals manufacturer in the United States, Private Equity backed. Business emphasis is in the area of specialty coatings and adhesives/sealants with business platforms currently in the Construction and Industrial Coatings markets and the Adhesives/Sealants market.

Overall leadership of the largest privately held specialty chemicals manufacturer in the United States. Multi-National organization with focus in the Automotive, Construction and Industrial markets.Business growth driven by both organic and acquisition initiatives.

Led Company from bankruptcy to global leadership as a specialty materials provider in advanced composites through the conceptualization and execution of a transformational strategy and the development of a world class team.Grew business to over $230MM in sales and $53MM in EBITDA.Completed four major transactions including China JV.Managed numerous corporate financing transactions including successful sale of business to PE firm.Developed strategy that generated 30% additional business through new product introductions and new business development.

Led establishment of Division, growing from regional business to global $500MM business as manufacturer of reinforcement fabrics used in construction, industrial and composites sectors.Established group as among most profitable in Company.Built and executed several strategic acquisitions to accelerate growth.Implemented consolidation of operations resulting in 30% productivity gains.Developed focused innovation team which led Company in patents issued and generated 30% business increase.

Full P and L responsibility for $35MM specialty coatings company. Directed Sales and Marketing, Product Development and Manufacturing.Recruited to orchestrate turnaround of new acquisition. Within two years tripled sales and drove margins to over 50%.Led transition to market driven company, introducing 15 new products and doubling business.