Heather Dolan
Strategic Leader in Infrastructure & Chemical Solutions | Market Expansion | Commercialization Expert
- Role
- Business Director, Road Markings at Ingevity
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Heather Dolan
Business Director with expertise in market growth, product development, and commercialization in the specialty chemicals and pavement marking industry. Proven ability to lead global market expansion, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver innovative solutions from R&D through full-scale launch.Skilled in strategic planning, market segmentation, voice of customer (VOC) insights, and launch execution—driving adoption and profitability across the product lifecycle. Industry experience includes asphalt additives, thermoplastics, coatings, plastics, carbon, and petrochemicals.Core Competencies:Global Market Growth & ExpansionProduct Development & CommercializationProject Management & Launch StrategyMarket Intelligence & Competitive PositioningVOC Integration for Innovation
Experience
Business Director, Road Markings
Dec 2023 — Present · Charleston, SC, US
Leading the strategic roadmap, market growth, and fianancial performance for the road marking business line. Key focus areas include:Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement growth plans.Financial Leadership: Manage budgets and optimize profitability.Operational: Direct performance across 4 manufacturing facilities and 140+ team members.Partnerships: Build strategic relationships to strengthen market position.Market Analysis & Commercialization: Identify key opportunities and lead product launches.
Education
Boston University
BS, Chemistry
1989 — 1993
Clemson University
MS, Chemical Engineering
1996 — 1999
Skills
- Social Media Marketing
- Manufacturing
- Product Launch
- Leadership
- Strategic Planning
- Polymers
- Product Development
- R&D
- Market Development
- Key Account Management
- Marketing Management
- Business Planning
- Commercialization
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Business Development
- Continuous Improvement
- Management
- New Business Development
- Strategy
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Marketing Strategy
- Project Management
- Plastics
- Product Management
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