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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Leading global integration of a ~$300 million turnover acquisition

Frankfurt Am Main Area, Germany

Strategy Development for a group of global business lines. Focus on portfolio development, capital investment/divestment, M&A, and innovation.

Marl, Germany

General management responsibility for 350 million Euro, global business of designed polymers for adhesive and sealant applications.Grew revenue 10% and profitability 25% per year though focus on higher performance applications and cost control

Frankfurt Area, Germany

Direct business line growth strategies focused on resource efficiency and fuel economy improvements through advanced lubrication technology.Direct strategic orientation with regards to the future portfolio design as well as securing the global business results and the business line’s achievement of internal and external growth targets.

Singapore

Lead all customer facing activities of business unit in Asia with sales turnover exceeding EUR 110 million. Direct staff of 50 people in multiple locations. President of sales and production legal entity in Singapore. Increased profitability by an average of 28% per year through pricing and channel management and expansion into new markets.

Greater Philadelphia Area

Profit and loss responsibility for a global business segment exceeding EUR 100 million in revenue. Selected and managed portfolio of projects covering R&D, sales and technical service functions.* In first year led segment to record results including 17% profit improvement in a segment with minimal organic growth. * Maintained this growth through award winning, innovative approaches to expanding the accessible market..

Managed strategic marketing function for business unit including business planning, acquisition analysis and integration, marketing communications and market research.* Led portfolio strategy development and implementation for global range of specialty products resulting in new market entries and record sales levels. * Created customized planning methodology and personally led development of rolling three-year strategic plan whose successful implementation delivered steady sales and profitability increases through internal growth and acquisitions.* First in company to manage marketing on a global basis. Developed company’s first integrated marketing communications plan including corporate branding and product brand management programs.

Led project team (five internal members plus five consultants) responsible for developing five-year corporate strategic plan. Successful implementation delivered 20% compound profit growth.* Created and implemented new, stage-gate process for product development that enabled better communication between technical and commercial communities.

Managed two lines of process chemicals and services with P&L responsibility of $17 million. * Wrote strategic and tactical market plans, developed and presented client proposals, directed customer service and product development efforts resulting in 16% sales growth.* Introduced a new marketing approach combining services, equipment and products that converted an underperforming product line into a core, strategic segment.

Ms, Emtm, Wharton And Penn Engineering, Technology Management

Bs, Chemical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Society