Whatever your situation, chances are that we've encountered something similar, over 15+ years consulting with specialty chemicals, paint, coatings, adhesives, sealants and finishing companies!
Every company has a unique profile; our broad and deep organizational experience allows us to understand the corresponding matrix of defining criteria:
Organizational Structure: Highly centralized, decentralized, matrix, team, entrepreneurial, autocratic, democratic - we've worked with all!
Stage: Established and early stage.
Geography: Global, searches conducted on 6 continents and in >30 states in the US.
Market Segments: Variety of individual markets, verticals and applications. The coatings industry is the original foundation of our business; we also work in adjacent and related markets up and down the supply and value chain, where our network and connections have logical application. For example:
Formulated Products such as:
Architectural Coatings
Protective & Marine Coatings
High Performance/Heavy Duty/CARC Coatings
Construction Coatings
Coil/Roll Coatings
Decorative Paints & Finishes
Pavement Markings
Packaging Coatings
Film Coatings
Powder Coatings
Food Coatings
OEM/MRO Industrial Coatings
Automotive OEM & Aftermarket Coatings
Wood Finishes
Roof Coatings
Industrial & Consumer Caulks & Sealants
Industrial Adhesives
Coatings Resins & Raw Materials
Coatings Additives
Passive Fire Protection Coatings
Chemical Coatings/Product Finishing
Electroplating Chemicals
Finishing Applications including:
Automotive Finishing - Painting, Plating etc.
Aerospace Finishing - Pretreatment, Painting, Anodizing, Plating etc.
Coil Coating / Roll Coating
Substrate Development
Application Systems & Equipment
Positions, Functions, Departments Served: We have recruited for positions across a wide spectrum, and developed & implemented organizational solutions in most functions as well as strategic and cross functional projects. Specific projects have included:
Corporate Leadership
CEO
President
Managing Director
General Manager
Country Head - India
Regional Head - Latin America
General Manager - Mexico
Managing Director - Europe
Operations, Manufacturing & Engineering
COO/VP Operations
VP Manufacturing & Distribution
Manufacturing Director
China Operations Manager
Plant Manager
Production Manager
Maintenance Manager
Production & Inventory Control Manager
Mixing Manager
Paint Engineering Manager
Paint Process Manager
Paint Engineer
Sr. Plating Process Engineer
Technical, R&D
VP Coatings Technology/Chief Technical Officer
Regulatory Affairs Director
Global Innovation Program Manager
Technical Director
R&D Technical Manager
Advanced Technology Group Project Manager
Sr. PhD Research Scientist
Chemist – R&D, Formulation, Process etc.
Development & Tech Service Manager
New Product Introduction Program Leader
Product Steward
Quality Manager
R&D Department Realignment
Polymer Synthesis Group Manager
Specifier/Project Manager
Plating Lab Manager
Sr. PhD Plating Research Chemist
Marketing, Business Development & Sales
VP Marketing
Marketing Director
Market Development Director
Business Development Director - South Asia
Business Development Director - North Asia
Brand Manager
PR Manager
Marketing Manager
VP Sales
VP International Sales
European Sales Manager
National Sales Manager
National Accounts Manager
Key Account Manager
Sales Manager
Regional Manager
Technical Sales/Application
Sales force staffing (multiple positions nationwide)
