Derek Dagostino

About Derek Dagostino

I drive profitable growth and commercial success for global organizations—it’s more than a role; it’s the defining thread of my career. As a Vice President of Marketing, I specialize in translating complex technical innovation into market-leading results. With 20+ years of experience, I’ve earned a reputation for bridging the gap between R&D, Sales, and Manufacturing to move high-value portfolios from ideation to global execution.How I deliver impact: STRATEGIC ARCHITECT I develop 5-year long-range strategies for $700M+ global portfolios, defining the vision across specialty chemicals, materials, and biotech. I partner with Executive Boards to turn market sentiment into actionable growth. INNOVATION & SCALE I’ve managed global R&D portfolios from ideation to commercial launch. A recent highlight: launching sugar-based surfactants, which resulted in 100+ active customer projects and a 20% surge in market engagement. GLOBAL LEADERSHIP I’ve spent my career on the ground in the US, Brazil, and Germany. Whether managing a $100M+ P&L in LATAM (exceeding targets by 35%) or overseeing manufacturing across three countries, I ensure operational excellence. DIGITAL & COMMERCIAL EXCELLENCE I enjoy deploying new technologies to drive ROI. I leverage marketing automation and AI tools to pressure-test strategic relevance. Most recently, I’ve worked with AI start-ups to develop retrosynthesis capabilities for biotech.Areas of expertise: Strategic Marketing (LRP) Team Leadership Global P&L Management ($100M+) Innovation & Stage-Gate Management B2B Go-To-Market (GTM) Execution Marketing AutomationI’m open to networking, consulting engagements, and meaningful volunteer and board work. You can contact me directly at d••••••••@outlook.com.#OpenToWork

Experience

1. Global Vice President Marketing, Materials Technologies

   W. R. Grace

   Jan 2024 — Present · Washington, DC, US

   I lead integrated worldwide marketing programs and initiatives focused on driving revenue and long-term growth for the Materials Technologies portfolio, including the Silicas and CDMO business segments. I direct the strategic and regional marketing, market intelligence, and marketing automation teams to develop innovation strategies and go-to-market plans informed by market analysis and voice-of-customer research. As an integral member of the leadership team, I collaborate closely with R&D, Sales, and Business Management to align our commercial efforts with long-term organizational goals. My role includes direct oversight of a diverse global team, including directors of Strategic Global Marketing for the Health and Life Sciences and Durable and Consumable Goods sectors.

Education

• West Virginia University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

• Lehigh University

  Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Chemical Engineering