Christopher Scarazzo

About Christopher Scarazzo

I am currently the Global Segment Market Manger, Automotive, with deep experience in new market development and successful market diversification for companies seeking to transform their business. These skill transcend products and services beyond my current role in plastics and polymers with a proven process focused on strategic market planning, segmentation, rapid customer focus and problem solving. Strong leadership skills and experience at both large and small companies have been key to building high performing teams focused on defining the challenge and confirming our solution via robust value propositions with value chain partners, all leading to profitable growth and strong blended margin performance. I am also responsible for the development of strategic partnerships, including identifying candidates, negotiating and operationalizing global opportunities then managing their integration. My experience includes M&A success and executive leadership as owner, President and CEO of Premium Plastic Solutions, LLC. I assembled an investor group to purchase the assets of an existing company by developing financial and marketing models and a strong 5 year plan. Development and implementation of a robust operational and turnaround plan facilitated a return to profitability within eight (8) months, including strategic cost controls, price increases, and a revamp of our manufacturing assets that transformed the P/L. I have been involved in the acquisition due diligence process for over 25 companies, successfully negotiating several LOI agreements and as President of Premium Plastic Solution, developed and led a financial and operational turn around for a distressed company. My experience at both large and mid sized companies has enabled me to develop a broad based and unique leadership skillset. This coupled with my M&A capabilities has helped me become a well rounded Executive Leader with the capability to assess and acquire businesses and build the necessary strategies and teams essential to achieving operational effectiveness and strong financial performance in new and existing markets.

Experience

1. Market Segment Leader, Automotive

   Eastman

   Nov 2018 — Present · Kingsport, TN, US

   Global automotive market team leader targeting strong funnel development and stage gate projects to achieve market diversification and higher blended margin performance.

Education

• Central Michigan University

  Post graduate

  1988 — 1989

• Xavier University

  BSBA, Marketing

  1983 — 1987

• Neshannock

  High School Diploma, Business Administration and Management, General

  1979 — 1982