Steve Speak

Experience

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  BASF Structural Materials

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1987

  Research and Development Chemist

  Developed and qualified structural adhesive and composite systems for aircraft/ aerospace/launch vehicle applications. Developed an industry benchmark structural bonding adhesive that generated in excess of $100M revenue, increased division sales by 70% and is still in use today.

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  Cytec Engineered materials

  Jan 1987 - Jan 2001

  Senior Industry Manager/F-22 Program Manager - Managed all aspects of a $50M military aircraft program through a cross-functional business team responsible for managing product/process development, qualifications, price/contract negotiations, marketing, programs reviews and customer interface. Conceived and successfully implemented a strategy to secure a sole source supply agreement worth $200M in revenue.Industry Manager for Adhesives, Military Aircraft ad Specialty Electronic Materials - Responsible for all aspects of the P&L, strategic planning, product and market development, qualifications and pricing for a $20M composite prepreg and adhesive business. Lead the successful development, commercialization and sale of a industry benchmark adhesive product and a unique family of materials for specialty electronic applications. Show less

  • Vice President and General Manager

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2001

  • Vice President Global Sales and Marketing

    Jan 1998 - Jan 1999

  • Plant Manager / General Manager

    Jan 1994 - Jan 1998

  • Senior Industry Manager

    Jan 1987 - Jan 1994
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  Cytec Engineered Materials

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2009

  President

  Grew a highly profitable, global high technology aerospace advanced materials business from $380M to $750M revenue delivering double digit annual earnings growth while maintaining margins in the face of increasing competition and customer purchasing power. Responsible for managing 1700 employees operating in twelve global manufacturing and R&D Centers.

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  Cytec Industries

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2009

  Corporate Officer and Member of the Executive Committee

  Served as a Corporate Officer and member of the Executive Committee responsible for strategy and business results for all of of Cytec Industries. Represented the Company to key customers and external investors. Served on the Board Environmental Health and Safety Committee

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  Steve Speak Coaching and Consulting

  Jan 2010 - now

  President

  An ICF and iPEC certified Executive Coach and experienced Business Consultant who applies his unique leadership skills and business experience to help entrepreneurs, executives, business leaders and growing businesses to consistently turn more of their great ideas into bottom line business results and to unleash their individual leadership potential. Specializing in in working with small to medium size businesses that are in the initial start-up/growth phase, seeking to accelerate their growth in a more mature market or that are just frustrated with a lower than desired success rate for new ideas Show less