Directed a global technology team working on Research & Development, Application Development and Technical Service in the US, EMEA and Asia Pacific regions with a budget of $6MM+. Drove growth through new products, applications, engagement with direct and downstream customers and partners in the photovoltaic, aircraft, building & construction, transportation, graphics and other industrial markets.• Provided a strong vision and technical guidance, translating business needs into technology plans, roadmaps and portfolio of projects. • Enabled over $ 130 MM/yr. in sales by developing/commercializing seven new Tedlar® products since 2017 for the photovoltaics, architecture and graphics/signage markets.• Led team to develop a new film product for architectural protection which was launched in 2H 2021, with expected peak revenue of >$15 MM.

Led the Tedlar® R&D organizations in the US and EMEA, working on new product development, application development and technical service. • Transformed the Tedlar® R&D group by putting a strong focus on developing new products to grow the business and enhancing the R&D group’s technical capabilities.• Demonstrated success by creating a technology platform introducing new functional films to the Tedlar® portfolio; led the R&D organization on the development and commercialization of a series of durable clear films for several market segments. • Initiated and drove Application Development effort to identify new uses for Tedlar® and enhanced the Application Development competency in the R&D group.• Led efforts to fill the R&D pipeline and to renew the product/technology roadmaps by leading ideation and innovation sessions with the Technology, Marketing and Sales teams, which resulted in new Application Development and R&D programs.

Managed an R&D group of 40+ scientists/engineers to develop new product and process technologies with several DuPont businesses focusing on driving innovation, increasing productivity, and providing manufacturing support.• Developed and commercialized an optimized Nomex fiber® spinning process which improved productivity by 20% while improving product quality, winning a prestigious DuPont Excellence Award in Engineering. • Enabled the start-up of Tyvek® Line 3 with a newly developed spin agent technology that produced commercial products delivering > $5 MM in sales for a key NA market in 2013.• Developed a Tyvek® product with new functionality and a new Tyvek® application.• Spearheaded the Polymer Science Competency Strategy Development efforts; this included working effectively with other DuPont technology leaders ensuring alignment and making recommendations for implementation.

Supported business objectives in a complex large-scale matrix organization implementing strategic leadership to ensure investments were optimized and resources were effectively utilized to enable the execution of the business strategy.• Successfully developed and institutionalized disciplined processes to make good investment decisions. Led the Global Project Prioritization and Project Portfolio Management processes for the business, effectively establishing, reviewing and prioritizing projects that required Global R&D resources, and providing strategic options and views of the project portfolio for the PO Planning process and 5-Year Plan.• Served as the Decision Board Competency Leader and the champion of the Financial standard discipline. Implemented strong leadership as a member of the Boards, including the Global Sales & Marketing Decision Board leading business processes to make investment decisions and ensuring high quality project financial models.

Project Manager/Six Sigma Black Belt - Successfully completed 10 projects resulting in millions of dollars in revenue, reduction in working capital, and annual recurring PTOI (hard savings). • Led a global and cross-functional team to develop and commercialize a new insecticide product. • Managed two Animal Health projects and the re-registration project for a herbicide product. • Led a Merger & Acquisition project specifically the due diligence and Analytical technology integration processes. • Led a team to develop and implement best project management practices in the R&D Product Development Organization in DuPont Crop Protection. Developed Project Management Guidance Document for Project Managers and team members with key project management processes needed to successfully initiate, execute and, close projects.Technical Supervisor/Leader - Managed a team of 20 scientists. Responsible for the Quality Assurance program (ISO 9000), the quality of the technical work, laboratory safety, budget/cost management, and personnel matters. Senior Research Chemist and Section Research Chemist, R&D - Developed analytical methods to support new product development, registration, and manufacturing of crop protection products. Developed water and soil residue LC/MS methods for ALS-inhibiting herbicides as part of an EPA and Industry Sulfonylurea Stewardship Project.