Ben Thompson
Business Development Manager - Emea @MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions
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WORK HISTORY
Business Development Manager - Emea @MacDermid Enthone Industrial Solutions
Birmingham, GB
Taking responsibility for the Northern European territory of the EMEA region, my role as Business Development Manager in the newly-formed EMEA Applications Development team will see me- Supporting OEM and Tier users of our range of surface finishing products- Expanding the reach of our products and processes into new markets- Working alongside our pilot line and physical laboratory teams to develop processes for new applications using existing chemistries- Listen to market needs and recommendations and report these back to our teams- Support commercial and Line Of Business (LoB) teams in expanding and growing our business- Build on a network of contacts and relationships across the whole supply chain, from direct customers through tier suppliers and up to OEM level, to broaden our reach and capabilities, and grow business for our customers and ourselves- Continue to work with existing key OEM accounts across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia and support them with their surface finishing needs and requirements- Be first in line to deliver new products to the marketplace using a clear, defined strategic approach.
EDUCATION
University of Birmingham
Master of Science (MSci), Chemistry
Blessed Edward Oldcorne Catholic College
GCSE's, English, Maths, Science, Music, Geography, ICT, French, R. E.
ABOUT BEN THOMPSON
Experienced professional with a robust background in chemistry and a deep understanding of the electroplating market. Throughout my career, I have seamlessly integrated strong technical expertise with a proven track record in sales, consistently exceeding targets and driving revenue growth.🧪 Specializing in all aspects of both functional and decorative electroplating applications I bring a unique blend of scientific knowledge and business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that meet and exceed customer expectations.I am a Business Development Manager responsible for Northern Europe, focused on turning technical capability into real business growth.Working within a newly established Applications Development team, I support OEMs and Tier suppliers in applying advanced surface finishing technologies to real-world challenges. My role combines technical collaboration, strategic business development, and market insight to expand our products into new applications and industries.I work closely with laboratory and pilot line teams to develop practical processes using existing chemistries, helping bring new solutions to market quickly and effectively.Building strong relationships across the entire supply chain — from direct customers to Tier suppliers and OEMs — is central to what I do. Alongside developing new opportunities, I continue to support key OEM accounts across the UK, Ireland and Scandinavia.I am driven by identifying opportunities, understanding customer needs, and delivering solutions that create long-term value for both customers and the business. Holding a Masters Degree in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham, I continue to stay at the forefront of industry trends and technological advancements via workplace training, seminars and events. Element Solutions Inc. Tech Services Excellence Award recipient. Element Solutions Inc. President’s Club Award recipient.
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