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Philippe Knaub Email & Phone Number
Consultant
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Polyurethane Foam Association
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@fxi.com
6 phones found area 979, 610, and 989
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Consultant
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Greater Philadelphia, United States
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Philippe Knaub is listed as Consultant at Polyurethane Foam Association, based in Greater Philadelphia, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at fxi.com, phone signal with area code 979, 610, 989, and a matched LinkedIn profile for Philippe Knaub.
Philippe Knaub previously worked as President of the PFA Board of Directors at Polyurethane Foam Association and Member Board of Directors at Certipur-Us® Foam Certification Program. Philippe Knaub holds Phd, Polymer Science from Insa Lyon - Institut National Des Sciences Appliquées De Lyon.
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About Philippe Knaub
Versatile visionary R&D executive delivering sustainable growth in line with strategic objectives. Manages global teams and global complex projects. Expert in early stage opportunities, exploration, project management, stage gate processes, marketing and new business developments. Extensive and successful relationship builder with customers and industry experts. Excellent interpersonal skills at all level from floor workers to CEO across functions and geographies. Very rich international experience having worked and / or lived in all continents (except Antarctica). Deep technical knowledge in Polyurethanes, Epoxy, Engineering plastics, latex and solid understanding of rubber, plastics, specialty chemicals, composites and polymer science.Recognized leader who surrounds himself with outstanding people and teams in order to deliver strong results in line with the company strategy.Recent Accomplishments:- Built Bio-based emulsion platform at Styron. This project is based on proprietary technology and is commercial in Europe and NA and brings cost effective binder solutions to our coated paper, Packaging and carpet customers.- Stable latex business delivering over 100 MM$ EBITDA year after year, despite very strong head winds in some applications and regions. These results are in part due to strong technology developments and implementation.- Key contributor to the new latex strategy focusing on shift of emphasis from graphic paper market to packaging and specialty paper and aggressive growth in specialty latex applications (adhesives, construction, etc.). This new strategy demands also a shift in chemistry with more emphasis on acrylic chemistries- Key contribution to licensing and M&A activities (confidential)- Strong experience in restructuring, right-sizing, lab moves, consolidations, etc.My passion is application development and how to bring to market new and innovative solutions that have an impact on society while making money along the way…Specialties: R&D people leadershipMarket and Product managementProject management and six sigmaDown sizing and restructuration
Listed skills include R&D, Polymers, Product Development, Plastics, and 15 others.
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President Of The Pfa Board Of Directors
Current
Nov 2023 - Present
Member Board Of Directors
Current
Apr 2019 - Present
Senior Vice President And Chief Technology Officer
CurrentHead of R&D at FXI, reporting to the CEOAccountable for all aspects of R&D from R&D project portfolio management, discovery, scale ups and commercialization of new Polyurethane foams. Utilize the versatility of PU chemistry and cellular materials associated to FXI best in class manufacturing and marketing to deliver unique solutions and delight our broad palette of customers
Sep 2016 - Present
R&D Executive In The Field Of Chemicals, Plastics And Materials
Independent Consultant
Seasoned R&D executive in the fields of chemicals, plastics and materials. Global expertise in stage gate processes, portfolio management, technical innovation, managing global teams, consolidation and project management.Main area of expertise with deep technical knowledge are : Polyurethanes, Epoxy, engineering plastics, specialty chemicals, bio materials, nano composites, latex, coatings, coated paper and board, packaging. Fair knowledge of product and market management, rubber, polyolefins, base plastics and base chemicals.
Mar 2015 - Aug 2016
Global R&D Director Emulsion Polymers
Change of ownership of the Company since 18 Juin 2010. Similar role than under Dow but with a single reporting line to Sr. VP Emulsion Polymers. Responsible for R&D globally. Product line comprising SB latex, SA latex, Plastic Pigments and other specialty latexes.Accountable for pipeline of innovation projects managed using stage gate process. Implementing new strategy to move from mainly graphic paper market to packaging and board, while maintaining our play in carpet and aggressively grow specialy latex applications using new technologies, About 90 reports globally
Jun 2010 - Feb 2015
Global R&D Director Emulsion Polymers
Same job as in Michigan but run from my home location: Horgen, SwitzerlandAccountable for all aspects of R&D including product R&D, process R&D, Technical Service and Development (TS&D) for major markets: Coated paper and board, carpet underlay and turf, performance latex. Over 100 reports in all continents. Part of the latex global leadership team. Dual reporting into VP of R&D and VP of Emulsion polymers. Product line covers latexes (SB, SA, other acrylates) as well as Plastic Pigments, Hollow Plastic Pigments and Polyolefin Dispersions.In charge of projects porfolio, budget, R&D strategy development and implementation.
Aug 2008 - Jun 2010
R&D Director
During the 6 years assignement in Midland, MI, I had a series of assignments:- Global product R&D director for Engineering plastics (2003-04) - About 50 reports- Global product R&D director for Engineering plastics and Polystyrene (2004-06) - About 60 reports- NA TS&D Director for specialty chemicals, latex and thermosets (06-07) - Over 120 reports in this very large portfolio role combining development work with market facing activities for NA- NA & EU TS&D director for specialty chemicals, latex and thermosets (07-08) - Over 200 reports in this very large portfolio role combining development work with market facing activities for EU and NA- Global R&D/TS&D director for Emulsion polymers (2008) - Over 100 reports. See description in next section.In August 2008, I was transferred back to Switzerland, where I continued this job in Horgen until the company was sold under Styron to Bain capital in June 2010
Jan 2003 - Aug 2008
Project Manager
Project manager for the design and creation of a European R&D center for Europe (eTc)Developed MI plan, worked on project portfolio and location selection. Reported directly to VP Tech Center of Dow Chemical
Jun 2001 - Nov 2002
Global Marketing Manager
In charge of the marketing for the global Polyurethane upholstory and bedding markets ($ 800 MM)
Oct 1998 - Sep 2000
Sr Global R&D Leader For Pu Slab Ts&D
Several jobs during this first US assignment:- Research Leader for PU in product R&D (94-96)- Global product development leader PU R&D (96-97)- Global TS&D leader PU slabstock (97-98)
Jul 1994 - Jul 1998
Project Leader
Moved from Horgen to Zurich to help integrate the BP chemicals PU business (copolymer polyols) that Dow had acquired in 1989. Acted as a chemist and TS&D engineer
Mar 1990 - Jul 1994
Sr. Development Chemist
TS&D engineer for PU slabstock responsible for France, Scandinavia and Africa
Feb 1988 - Mar 1990
Development Chemist
TS&D engineer in PU rigid foams for construction applications. This is my hiring position at Dow just after my PhD
Apr 1987 - Feb 1988
4 education records
Philippe Knaub education
Phd, Polymer Science
Insa Lyon - Institut National Des Sciences Appliquées De Lyon
Consorcium For Executive Education, Marketing
Babson College
Master'S Degree, Polymer Science
Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1
Bachelor'S Degree, Materials Sciences
Insa Lyon - Institut National Des Sciences Appliquées De Lyon
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What company does Philippe Knaub work for?
Philippe Knaub works for Polyurethane Foam Association.
What is Philippe Knaub's role at Polyurethane Foam Association?
Philippe Knaub is listed as Consultant at Polyurethane Foam Association.
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @fxi.com for Philippe Knaub at Polyurethane Foam Association.
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AeroLeads has found 6 phone signal(s) with area code 979, 610, 989 for Philippe Knaub at Polyurethane Foam Association.
Where is Philippe Knaub based?
Philippe Knaub is based in Greater Philadelphia, United States while working with Polyurethane Foam Association.
What companies has Philippe Knaub worked for?
Philippe Knaub has worked for Polyurethane Foam Association, Certipur-Us® Foam Certification Program, Fxi, Independent Consultant, and Trinseo.
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Philippe Knaub holds Phd, Polymer Science from Insa Lyon - Institut National Des Sciences Appliquées De Lyon.
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Philippe Knaub is listed with skills including R&D, Polymers, Product Development, Plastics, Polyurethane, Six Sigma, Chemistry, and Coatings.
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