John Hammer

About John Hammer

An innovative and experienced energetic leader, skilled team builder, and adept negotiator. Recognized for broad strengths in strategic planning, purchasing, sales and marketing, distribution, new product and market development. Experienced PE operator, M&A partner identifying value added platforms, synergy opportunities, and integration strategies. A champion for Voice of Customer (VOC) data collection and analysis, resulting in the reduction of risk and improved ROI for new product launches. Accomplished at market re-positioning plus formulation of strategic initiatives that deliver sustained sales/earnings growth while improving competitive performance. MBA - International Business; Bachelor of Arts- Economics.Steering commercial teams, my focus is always surpassing market growth by setting expectations through a clear transformation strategy. Developing the Go-To-Market strategy for a private equity owned company resulted in achieving the 5 year corporate goals in 3. Leading teams is one thing, developing a great team is another. I thrive in the commercial arena, and am always open to new challenges. Market/Product Experience: Chemicals, Oleo Chemicals, Plastics, Elastomers, Compounds (TPE, PVC, TPV), Color Concentrates, Composites (Thermoplastic & Thermoset), Equipment Sales, Silicon Metal, Ferrosilicon, Manganese (for Aluminum and Steel Industry Building & Construction products (insulation, house-wraps, accessories), One & Two-Step Distribution, Contract Manufacturing, Automotive, food packaging, Wire & Cable, Aircraft Deicing, Silicones, Pharmaceutical, Batteries, Specialties:* Outperforming market growth* Strategy Development* Commercial organization design* New technology/product platform launch* Multi-functional team leader

Experience

1. Na Vice President of Sales & Marketing

   Ferroglobe PLC

   May 2024 — Present · US

   Driving our commercial organization to outpace the market. Tactics follow strategy. Our Transformation Strategy is crystal clear and showing results every year. Led company through trade case filing in Washington, DC, testifying before the International Trade Commission. Case won. Business protected.

Education

• Johnson & Wales University

  MBA, International Business

  1998 — 1999

• Binghamton University

  BA, Economics

  1985 — 1988

Skills

• Product Marketing
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Development
• International Business
• Pricing
• Public Relations
• Internal Communications
• Business Strategy
• Account Management
• Change Management
• Business Planning
• Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• Direct Sales
• Corporate Communications
• P&L Management
• Public Speaking
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• Marketing
• Team Building
• Management
• Process Improvement
• Project Management
• Global Marketing
• Business Analysis
• Strategy
• Six Sigma
• Segmentation
• Market Research
• Negotiation
• Marketing Management
• Market Analysis
• Product Management
• Marketing Communications