Accomplished at identifying new market and product development opportunities leading to top line growth. Equally comfortable working with research scientists and external customers. Experienced project manager from R&D to commercial launch, paricularly early trial planning, market identification and segmentation, intitial customer contact product introductions, and full launch planning - the middle of the "S curve". Background in asphalt additives, specialty chemicals, plastics, carbon, and petrochemical industries. Combination of chemistry and chemical engineering degrees with extensive in-house marketing training.Specialties: global market growth and expansion, product development, project management, market development, voice of customer interviews, product launch
Listed skills include Product Development, Strategy, R&D, New Business Development, and 21 others.