Emily Michaels
Director of Business Development Strategic R & d and Growth @Day & Zimmermann
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Business Development Strategic R & d and Growth @Day & Zimmermann
Greenville, SC, US
Enterprise-wide strategic R&D leader in Day & Zimmermann’s Maintenance & Construction (DZMC) business, setting and driving the innovation and capability agenda across power generation (fossil, nuclear, renewables), industrial, and government/defense (DOE) markets. Connects technology, technical capabilities, and customer missions to define where to play and how to win, translating emerging needs into executable growth strategies. Acts as a capability-led, evidence-based change agent, evolving and elevating DZMC through focused identification and development of differentiating capabilities, data-driven decision-making, and disciplined execution. Brings doctoral-level analytical rigor and the ability to rapidly synthesize complex technical, commercial, and market data into clear options and decisions.
EDUCATION
Saint Mary's College
BS, Chemistry
Clemson University
PhD, Inorganic Chemistry
ABOUT EMILY MICHAELS
Resourceful, capability-led strategic R&D leader at Day & Zimmermann in the Maintenance & Construction (DZMC) business unit, setting and driving the enterprise innovation and growth agenda across power generation (fossil, nuclear, renewables), industrial, and government/defense (DOE) markets. I connect customer missions with technology and technical capabilities to define where to play and how to win- translating emerging needs into multi-year business, product line, and innovation strategies that improve productivity and commercial outcomes.As a PhD-trained, evidence-based change agent, I bring doctoral-level analytical rigor and a talent for rapidly synthesizing complex technical, commercial, and market signals into clear options, decisions, and executable roadmaps. I lead cross-functional initiatives that align engineering, procurement, construction/maintenance, and commercial teams around shared outcomes: reliability, safety, productivity, growth, and future-ready capabilities.Known for strong client relationships, collaborative leadership, and team building throughout my employment history, I consistently launch and manage high-impact projects with customers- delivering practical solutions for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders while expanding differentiating capabilities across the evolving power generation and consumer product landscape.
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