Marcus Chugh

About Marcus Chugh

I am a cross-functional team leader with acquisition, divestiture, and integration experience, along with P&L / operations, and a strategic marketing background. I am seeking a business leadership role that will leverage my growth-oriented and strategic consulting mindset to set sustainable growth plans supported by project excellence.

Experience

1. Sr Management Consultant Corporate Development and m & a at Basf

   BASF

   Jan 2015 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   Internal consulting team leader and M&A specialist supporting strategic growth agenda for NA OD\'s, executing high value inorganic and organic growth initiatives such as acquisitions, pricing, business model innovation, and commercial excellence to maximize ROI and sustainability• Next Generation Business Architecture project leader for Battery Materials division, responsible for global cross-functional transition work package inclusive of base metals hedging operations, overseeing 6 countries, 8 new legal entities, 4 sites,~120 employees, and 8 project team members• Global Separation Management Office project leader for Environmental Catalyst and Metals Solutions unit, comprised of ~4,500 employees,~€12B revenue,~40 sites, and ~40 legal entities, focused on Target Operating Model development, ERP systems development, and critical cross-functional transition topics for select countries• Separation Office team leader for carve-out, functional restructuring, and divestiture transaction team leader for Construction Chemicals (Master Builders) division, driving standalone operations for in order to maximize purchase price, focused on target operating model development, turnkey ERP implementation, and critical function knowledge transfer• Integration Office team leader for $1.4B global automotive refinish acquisition target, identifying top-line and cost synergies, establishing global and regional team organization, managing business continuity risks and mitigation opportunities, leading due diligence, and developing advance integration plans• Coatings restructuring project leader, generating $23M fixed cost savings through organizational hygiene, manufacturing excellence, supply chain efficiency, and working capital optimization workstreams• Carve-out and divestiture transaction project leader for Chemical Intermediates Sites, focused on business continuity and change management in preparation for $55M sale to private equity firm

Education

• Northwestern University

  Master's Degree, Engineering Management

  1999 — 2001

• University of Michigan

  Master's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1996 — 1999

• Cleveland Institute of Music

  Minor, Music Performance, General

  1996 — 1999

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy, Marketing, Finance

  1999 — 2001

• Case Western Reserve University

  Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1991 — 1995

Skills

• Strategy
• Business Strategy
• Program Management
• Marketing
• Channel Strategy
• Product Marketing
• Segmentation
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Competitive Analysis
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Management Consulting
• Product Management
• Business Planning
• Product Development
• Integrated Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Agency Leadership
• Distribution Strategies