Experience

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  Newell brands

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2005

  Brand management | channel marketing | packaging

  Various positions of increasing responsibility. Newell Brands - $13B Fortune 500 consumer products company with a portfolio of brands, including Sharpie, Rubbermaid, Coleman, and Graco.www.newellbrands.com

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  Usg

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2011

  Product management | product marketing | segment marketing

  Various positions of increasing responsibility.USG Corporation - $3.5B building product manufacturer for the world’s commercial and residential construction markets, with facilities in N. and S. America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific.www.usg.com

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  Eastman

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2014

  Global brand and segment leader

  Led full-line global business P&L and financial management. Developed brand-based strategies to build the $300M window films’ (LLumar, Vista, IQue, and Huperoptik) architectural segment goals at the global and regional levels. Lead and managed a 14-person global team consisting of Brand Managers, Marketing Managers, Business Development Managers, and Product/Technical Development teams in North America, Europe and Asia. Eastman Chemical Company - $10.1B Fortune 500 company specializing in global specialty chemicals, fibers, and plastics. www.eastman.com Show less

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  Usg boral building products

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  Global marketing director

  Led 75-person regional brand management, marketing communications, digital marketing, and product management organization serving 12 countries across the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Formulated and executed strategic plans to support integration of Boral’s existing manufacturing operations with USG’s manufacturing, marketing, and commercial expertise.USG Boral - $1.2B building product manufacturer and distributor launched in 2014 as 50/50 joint venture between USG Corporation and Boral Limited.www.usgboral.com Show less

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  Usg

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Senior director, marketing

  Responsible for leading brand foundations, integrated marketing strategy, and performance marketing management for a $3.5B building materials manufacturer. Direct team of 12 marketing professionals in the development and execution of all marketing, segmentation, branding, customer events, sponsorship, packaging, and communication strategies ensuring consistent adherence to USG’s brand philosophy. Collaborate with division presidents and general managers to develop marketing strategies and innovative programs to grow business. Head planning process, business meetings, task forces, agency management and reviews, product launch teams, and cross-functional business teams. USG Corporation - $3.5B building product manufacturer for the world’s commercial and residential construction markets, with facilities in N. and S. America, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. Acquired by Knauf Group in 2019.www.usg.com Show less

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  Knauf

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Head of innovation portfolio, knauf digital

  Responsible for end to end ownership of the portfolio of digital initiatives executed at Knauf's Digital Hub (Chicago) supporting Knauf’s North American footprint. Multi-project-management of all digital initiatives in Chicago Hub portfolio with regard to inception, budgeting, scoping and sparring in execution along the entire Hub process (i.e. ideation, incubation, test drive). Lead strategic planning process and budgeting to achieve sustainability of operations in the Hub.Knauf Group - $11B privately held, global building product manufacturer for the world’s commercial and residential construction markets, operating over 250 manufacturing facilities worldwide. USG’s parent company.www.knauf.com Show less

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  Ul solutions

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  • Director, Strategy & Portfolio Innovation

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  • General Manager, Global Building Envelope

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2023

  • Market Development Director

    Jan 2020 - Jan 2021
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  Ul solutions

  Apr 2023 - now

  Senior director & regional gm - americas - built environment