Polymer Chemistry and Technology Development

A senior R&D executive with 28 years of technical and general management experience, 26 years with a $1.5-billion global brand. Oversight for $150 million project budget, including more than 30 breakthrough or major next-generation projects and hundreds of derivative product offerings. Sought-after speaker and consultant on Innovation and New Product Development.

Professional experience includes:

Managing Director of a firm specializing in technology development, transfer and commercialization

Chief R&D and Technology Officer, R&D and Technology VP, General Manager of Polymer Division and Chemist at a $1.5-billion Forbes 200 developer and manufacturer of proprietary fluoropolymer products used in next-generation electronics, medical implants and high-performance fabrics

Achievements include:

Oversight for $150 million project budget, including over 30 breakthrough or major next-generation projects and hundreds of derivative product offerings

Led culture of innovation and new product development

Headed Corporate Intellectual Property Committee

Managed 40 direct reports and 1000 technical staff at 39 operations worldwide

Invented breakthrough state-of-the-art chemistry that contributed to 40% of total revenues and dramatically changed adhesives, coatings and sealants industries worldwide

Granted 73 patents worldwide