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Cambridge, MA, US

Somerville, Massachusetts, United States

Responsible for all business activity, including product line strategy, company partnerships, sales, marketing and communication.

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Led commercial development activities across our core company platforms (Industrial, Marine, and Containers), and explored adjacent applications for our technology set (e.g. Anti-Ice, Medical, Antiviral).

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Led commercialization of SLIPS® Repel coatings, which feature a liquid layer that allows sticky fluids to easily flow through industrial production systems with virtually no residue left behind. Developed strategic partners for beta testing of new product platform.

Cambridge, MA

Responsible for global Darex can sealing product line and its successful integration into Henkel Metal Packaging following the Darex acquisition. Identified and led technical synergy opportunities between legacy Darex and Henkel markets and technology. Developed key strategic initiatives for newly-combined business unit.

Cambridge, MA

Defined clear and concise product line strategy for can sealing compounds. Collaborated with sales leaders to close a 5-year contract with a major key account, increasing share. Executed price increases to cover raw material inflation, in partnership with regional sales teams. Managed team of 3 regional product managers. Served on Darex business leadership.

Cambridge, MA

Supported >20% average growth of new solvent-based food-contact coatings in North America, maintaining service level at key accounts without a dedicated regional resource. Developed and delivered customer training classes on can sealants technology. Created a detailed applied cost model to quantify financial impact of performance improvements. Managed R&D.

Cambridge, MA

Led multiple development projects through stage-gate process, with clear focus on value propositions. Led cross-functional team that improved profitability of European business by >300 basis points. Optimized product line cost structure through analysis of global manufacturing footprint.

Cambridge, MA

Evaluated technical merits of potential acquisition targets in specialty food packaging materials. Led cross-functional team to develop and execute a security of supply strategy. Drove qualification of alternative raw materials to internal specs, and worked with suppliers to develop new offsets. Managed team of 2 chemists and 3 technicians, responsible for.

Cambridge, MA

Revived dormant research program on oxygen scavenging closure sealant materials for beverage bottles. Refocused product development efforts following improved voice of the customer exercises. Partnered with major beer and beverage companies world-wide to validate product benefits.

Research on thermoplastic polyurethane elastomers that mimic the structure and properties of spider silk fibers

Managed a staff of 15 bartenders in this on-campus student pub. Directed program activities, including live music, trivia, and karaoke.

Synthesized and characterized cross-linkable polyimide membrane materials for gas separations

Ph.D., Chemical Engineering

B.S., Chemical Engineering