Sameer Rupani

About Sameer Rupani

I am a purpose, people, and planet-driven global P&L leader with over 30 years of experience navigating the intersection of industrial legacy and future-forward commerce. Throughout a career spanning Fortune 50 corporations, PE-backed enterprises, and strategic consultancies, I have specialized in transforming complex market challenges into high-margin growth engines.Currently, I serve as the Global Chemicals Commercial VP at Şişecam, a foundational pillar of global industry. In this inaugural role, I lead the commercial strategy for a $1.7B portfolio, representing 25% of the group’s global sales. My mission is to harmonize Şişecam’s 90-year heritage of industrial excellence with modern, data-driven commercial strategies that prioritize customer advocacy and sustainable value creation.Core Philosophy: I believe in fostering collaboration over competition. By deploying advanced analytics and data visualization, I empower cross-functional teams to solve customer challenges through innovation. My track record includes delivering above-market top-line growth (50% to 300%) while consistently preserving or enhancing bottom-line resilience (>25% EBITDA margins).As a people-centric leader, I am dedicated to building high-performing teams where colleagues can be their best selves, ensuring we don\'t just meet performance targets—we redefine them.Leadership Core Competencies-Global P&L Management ($1B+)-Strategic & Visionary Industrial Transformation-Chief Customer & Commercial Advocacy-Advanced Analytics & Data Visualization Strategy-High-Performing Team Building & Talent Development-Innovation, Sustainability, and Learning Sponsorship

Experience

1. Founding Partner

   Soda Ash Insiders

   Oct 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US

   Co-Founder & Co-Manager of Soda Ash Insiders - comprised of a team of world class experts in soda ash, who have gathered to provide actionable guidance worldwide to producers, buyers and investors in businesses associated with soda ash.

Education

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  BS, Chemical Engineering

  1989 — 1993

• University of Delaware

  Master's degree, Chemical Engineering

  1993 — 1995

• New Era High School & JR College

  High School Diploma, Science

  1977 — 1989

Skills

• International Business
• Process Engineering
• Manufacturing
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Process Improvement
• Strategic Planning
• Global Marketing
• Product Development
• Pricing
• Sales
• Polymers
• Competitive Analysis
• Contract Negotiation
• Business Strategy
• Marketing
• Six Sigma
• Supply Chain Management
• R&D
• Sales Management
• Market Development
• Strategy
• Business Development
• Product Marketing
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Marketing Strategy
• Executive Management
• Business Planning
• Coatings
• Key Account Management
• Supply Chain
• Product Management
• Commercialization
• Additives
• International Sales
• New Business Development
• P&L Management
• Process Improvement
• Materials
• Marketing Management