Jon Vilardo
Calumet - Product Management / R&D Leader | Lubricants, Additives, Engine Oils & Fuels | Driving Innovation, Global Product Strategy & Technical Excellence
- Role
- Director of Product Management at Calumet
- Location
- Bartlesville, OK, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jon Vilardo
Action-oriented, people-focused, and results-driven leader with over 25 years in the lubricants industry, specializing in R&D management, product strategy, and commercialization of innovative lubricant and additive technologies.I bring a unique blend of deep technical expertise and strategic business insight—having led global, cross-functional teams that deliver measurable growth and technical excellence. My career spans leadership roles in product development, customer engagement, and portfolio management, always centered on transforming complex science into real-world solutions that drive business value.Key strengths include:Technical & R&D Leadership: Directing teams through research, formulation, and qualification of advanced lubricants and additives.Product & Portfolio Management: Leading commercial product strategies, ensuring alignment with market trends and OEM needs.Customer & Stakeholder Relations: Building partnerships across oil marketers, OEMs, regulatory bodies, and suppliers.Innovation & IP: Author and co-inventor on 25+ patents and SAE publications.Leadership & Culture: Committed to developing high-performing, inclusive teams and fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.I’m passionate about advancing lubricant and additive technologies that enhance performance, sustainability, and reliability across the global energy and mobility sectors.
Experience
Director of Product Management
Dec 2025 — Present
Education
SUNY Geneseo
B.S, Chemistry
1991 — 1995
Purdue University
Ph.D., Organometallic Chemistry
1995 — 1999
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