Juan Gaytan
Vice President - Ms Polymers @Kaneka North America
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President - Ms Polymers @Kaneka North America
Pasadena, TX, US
Full P&L responsibility for Americas.• Led commercial, marketing, R&D and technical service teams; developed and executed strategic growth plans.• Oversaw integration of new business initiatives, driving synergies and cultural alignment.• Grew business by 22% during market disruptions; conceptualized plan to double business in 5 years.• Implemented digital transformation (CRM, dashboards) to enhance commercial discipline and operational efficiency.• Developed and executed market entry strategies for Latin America, including Mexico and Brazil.• Enabled a distribution channel to accelerate growth and increase customer touchpoints.
EDUCATION
Universidad Iberoamericana, Ciudad de México
BS, Chemical Engineering
W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University
MBA, Services Marketing and Management
Tecnológico de Monterrey
MBA, Executive Management
SKILLS
ABOUT JUAN GAYTAN
Strategic and results-driven chemical industry executive with 20+ years of commercial leadership, P&L management, and cross-border business development experience. Proven track record in driving sustainable growth, leading acquisitions and integrations, and building high-performing teams across North and Latin America. Bilingual (English/Spanish) leader with deep expertise in specialty and commodity chemicals, distribution, margin management, and operational excellence.
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