Advisory services operated on a limited-capacity basis, while prioritizing full-time obligations (currently open to new opportunities). Brief selection of areas of expertise::- Battery materials/critical minerals global supply chain structure and opportunities- Battery materials product development, commercialization, and customer qualification process- Strategic business positioning, partnering, and go-to-market strategies- Manufacturing On-shoring / domestication and planning for scale up challenges- US government policy, influence and incentives

External Advisory Board Member, Drexel University College of Engineering, Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Member of the management team that formed Anovion. Responsible for cultivating the functional synergies among the Technology and Commercial organizations, business strategy, and the attainment, development and management of strategic partnerships. Direct oversight for the creation and growth of Anovion’s Technology Center of Excellence. Accountable for revenue growth and all sales and marketing functions.

Accountable for the development, launch and growth of the synthetic graphite anode materials business for lithium ion battery applications. Oversaw product and process development, built the global supply chain, established critical international and domestic partner relationships, and secured first customer orders within the first year. Co-lead on successful initiative that culminated in the acquisition of Pyrotek Inc.’s anode business, the subsequent combination with Amsted Graphite Materials anode business, and ultimately the spin-off that formed Anovion, LLC

Global Director Strategic Marketing and Sales Operations (Nov 2016 – current)Global Director Marketing and Strategy (Jan 2015 – Nov 2016)Interim Director Product Management (Jan 2015 – Jul 2015)A member of the Leadership Team who successfully managed acquisition integration with Asahi Kasei, navigated a business rationalization and turnaround to growth position, drove enterprise strategy, and executed on global expansion investments. The core business and my background align on 3 platforms: (1) materials manufacturing & innovation, (2) transportation/mobility including electric drive vehicles, and (3) energy storage including lithium ion batteries and other electrochemical systems. Originally brought in as lead role to redefine and build the Strategic Marketing and Product Management functions, ultimately integrating a market-first approach across the commercial enterprise and strengthening business strategy. Currently, my role is accountable for the complete beginning-to-end demand pipeline from long-term Market opportunities to closer-term Sales forecasting to global Supply & Production Planning. Managing a truly global business with a heavy market presence in Asia requires allocating time at two regional office locations in both Charlotte, NC (USA) and Shenzhen, China, as well as corporate support work in Tokyo, Japan. Direct and dotted-line reports operate from localized regional offices.Strategic Marketing focus – Pricing, customer supply contracts, long range business planning, R&D investment prioritization, OEM pull-through relationships, business model innovation, market & competitive intelligenceSales Operations focus – Sales forecasting, global manufacturing & supply planning, contract manufacturing vendor agreements, data & analytical systems development and management (ERP, CRM and other custom solutions)Product Management focus – product rationalization, new product line launches, product portfolio vitality and profitability management

Member of the management team in the high-growth Engineered Solutions business (>40% 5yr CAGR). Established a track record of driving revenue growth and increasing gross margin during a global economic recession. Core: Create and position advanced materials-based products as the enablers of uniquely valuable functionality in downstream applications and systems. Key strategic market platforms: Energy Storage – Li-Ion batteries, fuel cell, redox flow batteries, other electrochemical systemsElectronics – thermal management, EMI/RFI, LED lightingTransportation & Automotive – automotive electronics, lightweight compositesIndustrial & Chemicals – non-halogenated flame retardants, radiant heatingMultiple roles including Product Management, Market Management and Business Development:Product Management (2010): Leveraged extensive new product development and commercialization experience to advance and accelerate critical capabilities across the organization (ie: Stage Gate, VOC, others) and deliver new products to market. Market Management (2010-2014): Created and direct a Market Development group, accountable for setting strategic priorities and delivering against aggressive business growth goals in new/adjacent markets with new products/services. Focus on understanding the customer’s customer to identify major long-term business growth platforms over 3-5 year horizon and build market-validated strategies for business execution.Business Development (2014+): Extended accountability to new revenue sources and development programs over the closer 1-3 year horizon, now including all product lines (existing and new) and direct Sales support. Create and cultivate external partnerships where synergies enable new opportunities or extend existing value.

AP Bio-Consulting, LLC delivers strategic consulting for alternative energy, automotive, powersports, consumer electronics and commercial vehicle markets. We provide marketing, branding, product strategy and program management services. In addition to leading edge business frameworks we have deep technical knowledge and networks across multiple industries.

Member of a corporate growth strategy consulting group charged with 3 prime objectives (1) develop and deliver actionable market growth strategies for various Alcoa business units, (2) continuously evolve the strategic marketing process, and (3) integrate the discipline into business unit cultures via coaching and engagement.Main focus: Lead business growth initiatives serving to deliver market-validated business strategies against executive's profitable top line growth objectives. Gain sponsorship, analyze markets and build hypotheses, validate opportunities with external market research, and build strategic roadmaps to execute revenue capture priorities. Specialize developing executable business strategies for white-space market opportunities.[Business Strategy, Value Proposition, Analytics, Business Model Development, Market Research, Product Positioning, Cross Functional Teaming, Change Management, Global Team Building, Voice Of The Customer, Segmentation, White Space Markets, Management Consulting]

Initiated and managed product development programs serving internal business units and external partnerships. Managed an operating budget and negotiated agreements with external entities. Filed for intellectual property when appropriate. Represented Alcoa Technology on the company's Market Sector Lead Team for commercial transportation. Specialized in Transportation markets and lead various development programs with both existing and potential customers. Also lead downstream business development programs in Quebec, Canada.[new product development, industrial marketing and market research, new business strategy, concept ideation, VOC - voice of the customer, business plan development, joint development partnerships, value proposition development, value chain analysis, quantitative decision models]

Senior researcher working on advanced aluminum alloy development and related manufacturing process innovations.

Responsible for aerospace aluminum process capability and continuous improvement (six sigma methodologies) for all thermomechanical processes. Regular customer interaction for both product/application development and troubleshooting existing products. Built and implemented ISO-9002 approved quality systems in two extrusion plants.