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Lenni, Pa, Us

Westlake Plastics Company is a world leading manufacturer in extrusion and compression molding technologies of high performance thermoplastics. Our advanced technologies allow us to convert the full range of thermoplastic resins into stock shapes and film.New product development is the hallmark of Westlake Plastics. We work in close conjunction with resin suppliers and end users to develop new products that meet the critical needs of customer applications as well as industry specific standards.

As the owner of JRoss Strategy Consulting LLC, I assisted business owners and managers to develop marketing plans that optimize current customer profitability while positioning their company to successfully enter new markets. The scope of a project ranged from analysis of the entire portfolio to assistance with a single market or implementation item.

Paris, Ile-De-France, Fr

Member of the leadership team for a $200M business unit and responsible for developing and implementing the sales and customer service strategy for one of Imerys’ most profitable divisions. Successfully managed customer-facing efforts during the North American economic recovery to improve profit margins to exceed ROIC targets and gain approval for major capital expansions.

Brussels, Be

Responsible for revising and leading the composites sales strategy for the new Specialty Polymer organization, including coordinating relevant activities with the newly acquired Rhodia business unit. Successfully gained approval for the 5-year sales plan and led implementation through management of composites/aircraft interiors industry team including direct and indirect reports. Exceeded sales targets by implementing account development plans, revising sales tools, exhibiting at trade shows, and modifying actions based on competitive activities.

Brussels, Be

Responsible for leading the turn-around of the PESU business by developing and managing the 5-year REBIT improvement plan. Led the implementation through the global recession and recovery by pursuing opportunistic business as needed, balancing inventory with new product trials, and executing contracts to secure business. Directed the sales implementation through management of the composites industry team with direct reports in North America and Europe.

Brussels, Be

Responsible for managing PPSU and PESU global products lines to satisfy a budget for revenue, inventory, and REBIT. Coordinated day-to-day functions by leading a global, cross-functional business team that included manufacturing sites in North America and India; R&D in Europe, N.A., and India; and sales in all global regions. Utilized 80/20 principles to focus resources on retaining and growing core customers.

Brussels, Be

Responsible for managing European and North American aircraft interior and mass transit market activities. Successfully won major programs on the Boeing 787 and Airbus Refresh programs by repositioning the product line with new products and promotional activities.

North Canton, Oh, Us

Responsible for managing 30 accounts in Southeastern US representing more than $25 M in annual sales. Conducted projects with customer engineering and purchasing departments for new applications, renewed former customer relationships, and nurtured new customer relationships to exceed sales targets.

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Marketing, Finance, Management & Strategy, International Business

Bs, Materials Science And Engineering