Experience

Diversified Chemical Technologies Other
CEO
8/2013 - 3/2015
Provided comprehensive strategic vision, operating management, P & L accountability, and market representation for the company’s ~$100,000,000 revenue and 200-person organization serving the adhesives (packaging and automotive) and metalworking fluids segments. Oversight of the Company’s restructure plan with the objective of delivering step-change in financial performance.
Celanese Corporation Corporate Strategy & Development
Chief Marketing Officer
12/2010 - 5/2013
Led the company’s Office of Strategic Growth (OSG) for the $7Bn enterprise to accelerate and enhance impact of company’s innovation efforts. Built and implemented necessary business processes. Led innovation talent development. Led development of business and innovation portfolio that enabled corporation to achieve business objectives of 25% vitality index and 5% margin expansion.
Cherokee Pharmaceuticals Other
Senior Vice President
9/2009 - 10/2010
Hired as planned successor for the President and COO role of the ~$200,000,000 revenue and ~470-person contract manufacturing company. Oversaw strategic planning and talent development processes. Established agreements with key customers and alliance partners that focused on profitable growth and scale.
Rohm and Haas Company Corporate Strategy & Development
Business Director, New Growth Platforms
5/2005 - 5/2009
Held responsibility for identifying, evaluating, developing, and executing entry strategies and M&A road maps for $9Bn firm into new, large industry categories, such as wood, healthcare, hygiene, and water, with goal of up to $1,000,000,000 incremental revenues within five years.
Rohm and Haas Company Other
General Manager, North America
9/2000 - 4/2005
Led all business activities in U.S. and Canada for Consumer and Industrial Specialties business unit, including field sales, marketing, technology, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain.  Held full P&L and balance sheet responsibility for $190,000,000 revenue and 112-person organization serving biocides, personal care, household, floor care, and water segments.
Rohm and Haas Company Other
General Manager, Asia-Pacific
12/1998 - 8/2000
Based in Shanghai, directed all business activities across entire Asia-Pacific Region, with primary business focus in Japan, Indonesia, China, Thailand, Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. Held full P&L and balance sheet responsibility for $135,000,000 in revenue and 194-person organization, including 115-person direct distribution sales force, marketing, technology, and operations team.
Rohm and Haas Company Other
Regional Business Manager, Asia-Pacific
6/1996 - 11/1998
Based in Singapore, led all commercial activities across entire Asia-Pacific Region for Industrial and Personal Care Coatings. Held full P&L responsibility for $70,000,000 in revenue and 26-person organization including sales, marketing, technical and operations serving household, industrial, and water treatment segments.
Rohm and Haas Company Other
Various
11/1986 - 6/1996
Five additional roles (3 Technology and 2 Marketing) in Agricultural Chemicals, Monomers and Polymers & Coatings lines of business. A significant focus in new product development and product launch in close collaboration with major multinational customers.