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North Myrtle Beach, SC, US

London, England, GB

Driving our commercial organization to outpace the market. Tactics follow strategy. Our Transformation Strategy is crystal clear and showing results every year.

London, England, GB

As NA Commercial Director I am responsible for driving the commercial team to outperform the market. Responsible for the Sales and Customer Service teams, I ensure current and new customers feel the powerful value proposition Ferroglobe brings to the market.

Westlake, Ohio, US

Asked to to lead the strategic growth of GEON's PVC Flexible platform. Developed and executed strategy resulting in 30% growth YOY while exceeding profitability targets. Designed commercial organization to achieve key growth metrics in alignment with company 5 year strategy.

Westlake, Ohio, US

Responsible for leading company through a comprehensive Corporate Strategic Planning Procesess resulting in a five year plan focused on doubling company profitability within 5 years. Designed and implemented new Opportunity Management System bringing clarity, action and accountability to the sales funnel. Institutionalized "Market Planning Process".

Westlake, Ohio, US

Recruited to develop world class Marketing organization and lead the development of new company strategy. Led digital marketing transformation: Website redesign, Integration of HubSpot and Salesforce, lead generation automation. Oversaw Contract Manufacturing Business to ensure alignment to strategy and drive customer penetration.

Toledo, OH, US

Recruited to provide world-class, integrated product platform management to drive sales growth...with speed. A key commercial leader expected to drive significant impact on business returns through thoughtful market-based decisions, and to recruit, train and coach talent to the next level.

Downers Grove, IL, US

- P&L responsibility for $50MM+- Led National sales team, increasing focus, adjusting priorities, and mastering sales process.- Oversaw new plant construction/old plant closure, while maintaining operational excellence- Initiated safety audit, driving immediate impact to standards and culture.- Identified productivity synergies and developed action plan to.

Downers Grove, IL, US

• Contributed to identification of growth opportunities within company strategic guidelines
• Active partner in driving Due Diligence process, developing function-specific business Integration strategy
• Regularly interface with finance, legal, IT, tax and other departments to ensure seamless deal execution.
• Developed clear deal thesis statements, resulting in a focused, value-creating strategy upon closing
• Key architect of an improved M&A process resulting in better team communications, improved Due Diligence, and better Integration plan building.
• Assumed leadership role post-closing, managing acquired company through integration

Downers Grove, IL, US

Responsible for driving profitable growth through strategic product sourcing and establishment of forward-looking market guidance. Developed and managed strategic programs that benefit Univar as well as suppliers. Collaborated with Sales Management to execute marketing strategies. Initiated and cultivated relationships with national/international suppliers.

Midland, Michigan, US

Responsible for strategy development and execution for 3 product technology platforms: Aircraft Deicer Fluids, High Temperature Thermal Fluids, and Polyethylene Glycols. Effectively manage global teams of cross-funtional leaders to ensure achievement of annual financial commitments as well as development of a robust innovation pipeline.

Midland, Michigan, US

Responsible for $200MM product portfolio of products for the building & construction market.Developed and maintained cross functional partnerships to ensure alignment with the overall strategic planRestructured Market Management Team improving strategic development and communications Initiated operational excellence initiatives resulting in $1MM in.

Analyzed market and trends to define optimal product marketing strategies.

Pawtucket, RI, US

Mba, International Business

Ba, Economics