Derk Smid
Director - Business and New Markets @Sustanix
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WORK HISTORY
Director - Business and New Markets @Sustanix
EDUCATION
University of Maryland
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Business Management
Boston University
MASTERS DEGREE :MSCIS, Business Management and Computing
SKILLS
ABOUT DERK SMID
Experience- Entrepreneur, innovator, strategist, new business developer, key account manager, and sales & marketing manager- Experience in communicating with C-suite and senior decision makers- Over 25 years global expertise and materials knowledge creating partnerships between speciality additives manufacturers and major plastic development companies and or companies that manufacture goods with high performance thermoplastics- Over 15 years experience in coatings, adhesives and sealants- Accomplished direct marketing professional with B2C and B2B marketing experience Specialties- Strategy development- Innovation management and commercialisation- Global experience in: key accounts, partnerships, product and material development projects in: Europe, North America, South America and Asia - New business development and product innovation of specialty chemicals, sustainable bio materials, and consumer products- Extensive experience in performance chemicals industry- ranging from silicones, thermoplastics, specialty additives and sustainablility (eg: lignin based material for chemical industry).
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