Senior research and technology leader with broad knowledge and experience in product innovation, from strategy to ideation commercialization. Background in managing polyolefin catalyst, process, and product development functions, as well in commercial development. Highly collaborative professional with skills in leading technology programs, leading diverse, cross-functional teams, and developing and implementing technology and business growth strategies. Proven strengths in leveraging organizational technical competencies to meet market needs. Primary interests are in new product development, new business development and, technology transfer and commercialization. Experience includes: • Development of several catalyst and products technology platforms for building/expanding polymer product portfolios for consumer and industrial applications. • Use of Open Innovation to co-develop new technology through the creation and management of alliances with universities, research institutes, suppliers, and end-users. • Identification and evaluation of emerging technologies. • Development of work processes to improve the efficiency in conducting research and to improve the effectiveness of stage-gate processes for new product development.Specialties: • R&D Management• Leadership and Staff Development• New Product Development• Stage-gate Processes • Product and Patent Strategy• Technology Assessment and Scale-up• Strategic Alliances• Business Process Development • Site and Pilot Plant Operations