Eerik Maandi
Vice President Sustainability & Technology at LATICRETE International
- Role
- Vice President, Sustainability & Technology at LATICRETE International
- Location
- Bethany, CT, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Eerik Maandi
Versatile scientist with a passion for innovation. Experience ranging from the development of multiple adhesive products to managing technical groups and innovation processes. Extensive global customer interaction and cultural sensitivity resulting in substantial growth in new business. Excellent mechanical aptitude and problem solving skills led to the creation of a torque analyzer and a non destructive cure monitor for polymerization. Multiple US patents and two world patents.
Experience
Vice President, Sustainability & Technology
Jan 2024 — Present · Bethany, CT, US
New global position reporting to the CEO. Responsible for developing and leading sustainability and technology strategy, including alignment with World Class Manufacturing (WCM) principles. Design and initiate the integration of ESG initiatives across R&D, operations, and product portfolios with a focus on carbon metrics, resource efficiency, and compliance with global reporting initiative standards (GRI). Oversee the alignment of the sustainability strategy with GRI, UN SDGs, and customer certification schemes (e.g, WELL, LEED, HPDs). Partner with supply chain and procurement to embed environmental and ethical criteria into sourcing decisions. Lead technology scouting, IP strategy, and cross-functional initiatives to advance green chemistry, circular design, and emerging construction technologies core to the company.
Education
University of Saint Joseph
MS, Organic Chemistry
1992 — 1995
University of Connecticut
PhD, Polymer Science
1997 — 2001
George Mason University
BS, Chemistry
1987 — 1990
Skills
- Materials Science
- Commercialization
- Additives
- Polymer Characterization
- Management
- Resin
- Polymer Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Polyurethane
- R&D
- Product Launch
- Chemistry
- Chemical Engineering
- Coatings
- Raw Materials
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Adhesives
- Plastics
- Polymers
- Product Development
- Polymer Science
- Uv/Vis
- Formulation
- Stage-Gate
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Analytical Chemistry
- Product Innovation
- Design of Experiments
- Manufacturing
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