John Getz Email & Phone Number

Leading a global team of commercial and technical experts to identify and deliver entirely new business opportunities through the development of new markets, technologies, business models, strategic partnerships, investments, and acquisitions.

Launched this new Victrex Global Business Unit which supplies high performance polymer films to top tier global customers in all major industries. Responsible for all commercial aspects of the film business including development of business plans, sales, marketing, branding and product management, pricing strategy and P&L.

Developed and implemented strategic plans to grow sales of Victrex products into the global consumer electronics and semiconductor market. Extensive global customer interface to understand market trends and needs to ensure we were developing, positioning and delivering solutions our customers valued.

Developed and implemented the US sales and marketing strategy with the primary goal of identifying and closing new sales opportunities. Managed and supported a field based commercial team which delivered consistent target pipeline and sales growth.

Supplybase Inc. was a Silicon Valley startup software company specializing in web-enabled design and content solutions which was acquired by i2 Technologies in May 2000 for $280M. Responsible for delivering sales of e-Business software solutions, focused on supplier relationship management, supply chain optimization and customer relationship management..

- Global Industry and Product Manager - Pittsfield, MA (1996 - 1998)Created and executed market and product strategies for GE's global consumer electronics market. Also led the commercial development and launch of a new GE product line specializing in highly engineered compounded materials. - Market Development / Key Accounts Manager - San Francisco, CA.

Bsme, Mechanical Engineering

Ge Change Acceleration Process

Professional Sales And Leadership Course

Six Sigma Quality Training

Executive Leadership Training Course