Amanda Andrews
Business Development Manager – HI&I, North America for Performance Material Division
- Role
- Business Development Manager Hi & i, North America Performance Materials Division at Barentz
- Location
- Petersburg, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Amanda Andrews
With over 20 years of experience in the coatings industry, I am a passionate and driven leader who combines a strong technical background with a strategic business mindset. I have a master\'s degree in chemistry and multiple patents in waterborne silicone technology for coating applications. I have also contributed to publications and presentations in the field of coatings and materials science.Currently, I am the Technical Service & Business Director at Wanhua Chemical Group, where I support the growth of the Wanhua MDI and Surface Materials : water-based resins and all products within the CASE market. I apply my vast technical knowledge and customer-oriented approach to create cross-collaboration and successful paths for innovation and sustainability. Previously, I was an Account Manager at Michelman, where I focused on strategic growth for global key accounts in the HI & I, architectural, and industrial coating markets. Before that, I was a Technical Manager at Wacker Chemie, where I formulated and developed waterborne silicone resins and additives for the architectural coating market and provided proficient technical service support for customers.
Experience
Business Development Manager Hi & i, North America Performance Materials Division
Apr 2025 — Present · US
Focus on being a leader to foster growth, innovation and building stronger relationships within the Performance Material Division team, principles and with our customers. Creating opportunities and fostering relationships with responsibilities for the management of Key Accounts within HI & I.
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology
Master of Chemistry in Materials and Chemical Synthesis, Chemistry
2010 — 2015
Eastern Michigan University
Polymers and Coating Technology, Chemistry and Coatings
2002 — 2006
Skills
- Coatings
- Paint
- Chemistry
- Resin
- Polymer Chemistry
- Polymers
- Additives
- Adhesives
- R&D
- Analytical Chemistry
- Polyurethane
- Materials Science
- Laboratory
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