Shyam V.
Commercial Leader in Chemicals | P&L Management | Strategy Execution | Building Profitable Growth Across Diverse Markets
- Role
- Business Manager - Chlor Alkali at Olin
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Shyam V.
I am a chemical industry leader with global experience across specialty chemicals, petrochemicals, and advanced materials. With a Ph.D. in Chemistry and an MBA, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and commercial acumen to drive business growth, innovation, and operational excellence.Currently, I manage Olin’s chlorine and hydrochloric acid business (>$400M), overseeing strategy execution, pricing, forecasting, contracts, and customer development. Previously, I led business development and P&L management at Boulder Scientific, Honeywell UOP, BASF, and Ascend Performance Materials—building portfolios, launching new products, and securing high-margin deals across electronics, defense, pharma, and petrochemical markets.Over my career, I have delivered strong commercial results, including building a $50M specialty chemicals pipeline, managing P & Ls exceeding $100M, increasing margins by over 20%, and leading post-merger integration for multiple acquisitions. I have filed 20+ patent applications, published scientific papers, and successfully launched technologies in semiconductors, energy storage, and pharma applications.I thrive at the intersection of science, strategy, and sales, with a passion for delivering value through cross-functional leadership, market expansion, and strategic partnerships.
Experience
Business Manager - Chlor Alkali
Feb 2025 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Product Line Director with over $350MM P&L responsibility of Chlorine and HCl to diverse customers & end markets
Education
Clarkson University
PhD
Cental Electro Chemical Research Institute
Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.)
University of North Texas
Master of Science (M.S.)
Mannheim Business School
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Skills
- Materials
- Characterization
- Spectroscopy
- Graphene
- Chemistry
- Electrochemistry
- Research
- R&D
- Product Development
- Polymers
- Leadership
- Materials Science
- Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Design of Experiments
- Nanotechnology
- Sem
- Management Consulting
- Chemical Mechanical Polishing
- Analytical Chemistry
- Marketing
- Business Strategy
- Management
- Research and Development (R&D)
- Project Management
- Organic Chemistry
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