Our focused team takes ideas on a F.A.S.T. track, screening and selecting programs for commercialization using an entrepreneurial approach to problem solving: By combining internal resources with external expertise, rapid prototyping and idea validation. We leverage a hands-on & boots on the ground approach with very strategic ideas.Recent accomplishments / success stories examples:- First ever long-lasting antimicrobial coating material (BiaXam) to be EPA approved for emergency use (Section 18) using an unregistered pesticide.- Finalist in Global Cooling Prize with novel cooling technology, including a working prototype- 11 patents published in 2021

Reporting directly to the Sr. VP of Global Technology, my team and I are responsible for Applications, New Product Development and Cost Savings for our region. Our team of experts promote technical solutions in the market and translate commercial needs into scalable solutions. We operationalize Global Procurement Strategies in our manufacturing sites through qualification programs leadership, documentation and regulatory approvals. In Technology we are responsible for all product CTQs, with focus on polymeric materials which include thermoplastic and thermosetting Polyolefins (LDPE, LLDPE, Si-XLPE, TRXLPE), copolymers and flame resistant compounds, mostly EVA or PE based (ZH, LSZH, FR-EVA, FREP, FR-XLPE), and specialty peroxide and sulfur cured elastomers such as CPE, CSPE, EPR, EPDM. We also insource and outsource PVC compounds, among other special materials.• Formed regional organization for Technology: 31 associates in 6 countries, $2MM G&A ex-T&E• Led operationalization & market launch of new products, totaling $47MM sales just in 2016: 50% YoY growth and >600% over tenure• Over $20MM cost-reduction programs leadership, $4.8MM of which in 2016• Regional representative and active member for Global Corporate Councils, including in Technology, Manufacturing, Compliance and IP• Established processes for harmonizing NPD (Stage Gate – Accolade®) and a SharePoint process for Raw Materials Approvals (RMAP)• Launched talent development platforms for elevating the function’s contribution quality, such as Technical Career Ladder and Patent Awards• Responsibility for compounding units (Buss Kneader®, Banbury®) and a laboratory, including formulation, manufacturing and technical service