Product Development & Execution – Lead the full lifecycle of product development for intumescent coatings, ensuring timely and successful delivery from concept to commercialization. Drive executional excellence across global R&D teams, ensuring alignment with business cases and market strategies. Champion innovation and continuous improvement in product performance, application, and system integration.
Regulatory Standards & Third-Party Testing – Serve as the technical authority on global fire protection standards (UL, EN, ASTM, ISO), ensuring all products meet or exceed regulatory and certification requirements. Develop and manage third-party testing programs, including coordination with external laboratories and certification bodies. Monitor and respond to evolving regulatory landscapes, proactively adjusting development strategies to maintain compliance.
Physical Property & Compatibility Testing – Oversee rigorous testing of product physical properties including adhesion, durability, thermal expansion, and fire resistance. Ensure environmental and physical compatibility across substrates, surface preparation methods, primers, and topcoats. Lead system-level validation to ensure product performance in real-world applications.
Strategic Collaboration & Leadership – Partner closely with the Global Fire Portfolio Marketing Director to align technical development with customer needs, market trends, and strategic priorities. Translate business cases into clear, actionable R&D plans with defined deliverables and success metrics. Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between R&D, marketing, regulatory, and operations. Key stakeholder in the delivery of the Fire Center of Excellence (FCOE) Approval and Completion.