David Russell
Project and Specifications Manager - Energy @Ppg Protective Coatings Nl
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WORK HISTORY
Project and Specifications Manager - Energy @Ppg Protective Coatings Nl
Scotland, GB
I use the experience I have gained in the heavy duty and marine coatings industry to develop specifications for the energy segment. This includes offshore exploration and production, nuclear new build and maintenance, renewables, petrochemical refineries and gas plants.PPG has extensive ISO 12944 and NORSOK M501 certification suitable for many applications. Choosing the most suitable specification to accommodate budgets while providing the level of surface protection required comes with experience. Specifications will always be supported by the test certification.
EDUCATION
Hyde Park High School
Matric / A Levels, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Industrial Arts, English
Institute of Marketing Management
Diploma, Marketing
Virginia flight school
Commercial Pilot, Flying
Commercial Pilot - Avex Air Flying School
Commercial Pilot, Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
SKILLS
ABOUT DAVID RUSSELL
OverviewExtensive Senior Management experience in Protective & Marine Coatings. I have worked as regional director for Europe, Scandinavia & Russia and held several general management positions outside the United Kingdom. I have lived and worked in seven countries and on 3 continents including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Iran, Southern Africa and the United Kingdom (EMEA). Strengths include strategic planning and strategy implementation. I have developed and managed large profitable teams in both mature and emerging markets including the United Kingdom & Europe, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, U.A.E, Southern Africa & Iran.I have developed and implemented national and continental growth strategies. Recruited and deployed competent teams and created successful and dynamic matrix networks spanning the UK, Europe the Middle East and Africa. A creative thinker with strengths that include developing and implementing innovative concepts and work methodologies to optimize team output.Skills Summary• Strategic planning & implementation: national & continental• Managing & mentoring large European sales teams of 30+ people• Recruiting, training & leading high performance sales teams• Negotiating large contracts• Managing complex sales processes including specifiers, asset owners, main and subcontractors• Supplying the Oil & Gas, offshore and marine markets• P&L management• Developing and implementing sales training programs• Local, regional and global Key Account Management• Protective & Marine Coatings• Managing large sales, technical and contracting teams• Aerospace ChemicalsKey Achievements• Director, UK & Ireland, Europe, Russia, Scandinavia & Southern Africa.• Protective coating budget responsibility for £86 million (joint matrix)• General Management, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Africa & Qatar.• Northern, Central & Eastern Europe Sales Manager• Business turnaround in the UK, Iran & Southern Africa• Developed and implemented strategic plans for Europe, Russia and Southern Africa• Secured large projects in UK, Europe, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Southern Africa• EMEA Channel Management• Secured large contracts with Transocean, Lufthansa, Hyundai Heavy Industry & many others
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