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North Kingstown Ri

Lead an investment and operating strategy to facilitate the growth of complimentary businesses focused on engineered inflatable technologies and systems used in military, first response, commercial and scientific applications

Greater Chicago Area

Evaluating mid-market and lower mid-market investment strategies in chemicals, materials, packaging, and other converted products.Working with leadership teams to develop strategies and implement actions to unlock bottom line growth.

Cambridge Ma

Led TATA alliance, including development and initiation of multiple high impact programs for various TATA operating entities. Coached faculty on commercialization options for their technologies. One start up brought to launch mode.

Greater Chicago Area

As a company we are focused on growing from our base as a global bag in box leader into a performance packaging solution provider. In my role, I work with the business teams to drive execution of our strategy. My main focus is bringing capabilities together to facilitate growth particularly in adjacencies and new value propositions. Highlights: - Delivered >20% EBITDA CAGR in FY 2015 exceeding AOP budgets and delivering strategic goals 1 yr. ahead of plan -Led engagement, valuation, structuring, negotiation and close of a merger with IPN -Developed and led strategy training for high potential employees and coached implementation teams

Northlake, Illinois

I was brought on board with Scholle at an exciting time for the company to develop and implement an acquisition strategy. In my initial months, I worked closely with senior management and a cross section of employees in the development of a comprehensive business strategy. This time allowed me to gain more knowledge about the packaging industry and Scholle's key packaging traits. Highlights: -Launched a corporate strategy to transition Scholle from the Pioneer of Bag-in-Box (R) to Performance. Where it really matters. (TM) -Completed the acquisition of Flexpak a pouch manufacturer in Brazil to expand the solutions Scholle can offer to customers and to unleash the growth of the Flexpak enterprise

Morristown, Nj

-Responsible for Strategy Development for the Performance Products Division-Specialty Additives recognized for achieving growth business status (OI CAGR of 21%)-Led the analysis, negotiation, close and integration of an innovative security materials business-Closed multiple new contracts in the security material integration exceeding the year 1 return goal-Developed a cloud based customer conversion process that led to substantially faster new product/application growth(>50% increase in close rate). The process was recognized as a best practice by the company and included in quarterly investor briefing materials.

Morristown, Nj

-Commercialized a new plastics additives product line in mature building products applications (siding, windows, sanitary pipe)-Created and implemented a product line transformation strategy for a coatings and plastics additives platform-Led the IP stewardship process , including all aspects of IP strategy, IP acquisitions, enforcement and licensing

Morristown, Nj

-Launched 12 new additive products for coatings, plastics, adhesives and inks-Expanded global technical capabilities to drive regional growth in China and Europe-Reduced development cycle time by 30% and enhanced the impact of technical development-Implemented a Stage Gate process

Phd, Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Reading for the Blind, Student Seminar Chair

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Chemistry, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Mortar Board, Student Government

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