Expert Details
Strategic New Product Development for Paints, Coatings, and Polymers
ID: 722073
Wyoming, USA
Before establishing his consultancy, Expert served as Vice President of Research and Development for ICI Paints, where he directed a global R&D team of 1,200 scientists and technologists. In this role, he was instrumental in shaping global business and technology strategies as a member of the ICI Paints senior international business board. Under his leadership, the company introduced groundbreaking products such as the first no-VOC latex paint and the first powder coating used in the automotive industry.
Expert’s career is marked by significant contributions to the development and commercialization of various coating technologies, including acrylic, polyester, urethane, and epoxy coatings, as well as advanced powder, high solids, and waterborne coatings. His innovations have earned him three patents, including one for the invention of “plastic pigment” for latex paints.
In addition to his corporate achievements, Expert has provided strategic consulting services to companies of all sizes, helping streamline product development portfolios, secure funding, and enhance customer service capabilities. He has also served as an expert witness in legal cases involving paints and coatings.
Expert holds a Ph.D. in physical chemistry and has been an adjunct professor at Northwest Nazarene University, where he taught environmental science. His contributions to the field have been recognized with the prestigious Roon Award, and he remains an active member of several professional organizations.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1970 | Degree: Ph.D. | Subject: Physical Chemistry | Institution: University of Louisville |
| Year: 1964 | Degree: B.S. | Subject: Chemistry | Institution: University of Nebraska at Lincloln |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1996 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: President & Owner | Department: |
Responsibilities:Founded a consulting business involved with technology management, strategy development, new product development and project management. Clients include Fortune 100 companies and small paint and chemical companies.• Development of business and product strategy for start-up businesses • Development of business plans and assist in securing capital • Development of product strategy for large, international businesses • Determine feasibility of an industry-academy-government research consortium • Teaching environmental science at a University • Provide expert testimony in litigation |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1970 to 1996 | Employer: ICI Paints | Title: Vice President R&D, Senior Technical Officer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for leading and directing worldwide R&D of new products and processes to improve profitability, competitive position and shareholder value in core business areas. Influence the development of business plans and strategy, align R&D portfolio with business strategy and provide technology insight to key business issues with a budget around $75 Million.• Developed and launched first solvent free paint • Developed and launched a continuous stream of new waterborne products • Developed and launched novel cost reduction technology • Reduced time required to put new products into market • Launched an international, multi disciplinary R&D organization and management structure • Improved effectiveness of worldwide R&D organization by downsizing and restructuring • Implemented 3rd Generation R&D, stage gate & core technical competency methods into strategy • Improved working interfaces with customers, universities and supplier companies • Focused R&D towards the creation of shareholder value • Launched a strategic research function targeted to step change technology • Developed product and technology strategy for the core businesses • Assisted with the development of business strategy and plans • Assisted with the analysis of acquisition and divestment decisions • Managed intellectual property |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1970 to 1986 | Employer: The Glidden Company (now ICI Paints) | Title: R&D Director, Technical Manager & Scientist | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for leading and directing R&D of new products and processes to improve competitive position in industrial paint markets with a budget of about $5Million.• Developed and implemented technology and business strategy • Developed and launched a continuous stream of new powder, electrocoat and hi-solids products. • Team member responsible for launch of a powder coatings business • Invented plastic pigment technology which provided $20 Million profit over years 1976-1988 • Developed advanced and unique concepts for latex paint formulations |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 1990 to 1996 | Country / Region: Europe, Australia & Asia | Summary: Senior Executive of Product Research and Development for ICI paints with a major laboratories in London, France, Germany, Melbourne, Japan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Chemical Society, since 1970 Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology, 1970-1998 Phi Lambda Upsilon |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Adjunct Professor, Northwest Nazarene University Board Member, Cleveland Association of Research Directors International Committee, Council for Chemical Research (1993-1996) Various Committees, Industrial Research Institute (1986-1998) |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| SCM Corporation Award for Scientific Excellence Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology Roon Award |
| Medical / Professional |
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| Presentations/Lectures: • ICE Annual meeting presentation on strategy • NPCA Annual Meeting Forum Session • ICE Annual meeting [workshop on R&D strategy] • Pittsburgh Soc. for Coatings Technology • Regional American Chemical Society Meeting • Keynote Speaker, EPA 2nd Biennial International Conference • Guest lecturer, CWRU Dept. of Macromolecular Science • Wertheim Schroeder Conference to Wall Street Analysts • Wertheim Schroeder Conference to Wall Street Analysts • Division of Polymeric Materials, ACS Plenary Lecture • CWRU Senior Seminar Series • Federation of Societies for Coatings Technology Annual Meeting • California Air Resources Board Surface Coatings Conference • NPCA Chemical Coatings Conference II • Society of Manufacturing Engineers Finishing '77 Conference, Session Chair • The Chemical Institute of Canada, 24th Division Conference |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Publications: 10 Patents: 3 |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Assists law firms in preparing cases with experience providing testimony via discovery reporting and depositions. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Developed and presented seminars on new product portfolio and new product development management. |
Fields of Expertise
architectural coating material, coating technology, organic coating material, paint, paint binder, paint selection, paint technology, paint testing, paint vehicle, water-based paint, paint industry, decision-making, new product development, project planning, research and development, strategic research planning, technology management, strategy development, industrial powder coating, new product planning, leadership development, expert witness, market positioning, strategic market planning, stage gate process, polymer processing, competitive benchmarking, team building, resin chemistry, painting system, thixotropic paint, painting specification, architectural painting, coating system, paint primer, competitive intelligence, organization redesigning, acrylate coating material, urethane paint, epoxy paint, conductive polymer selection, paint additive, exterior paint, acrylic paint, paint adhesion, polymer selection for chemical compatibility, organic coating defect, paint failure analysis, paint failure, polymer mechanical property, corporate strategic planning, competitive analysis, technology innovation, technology planning, organic coating process, painting, technology transfer, quality improvement, new technology business value measurement, powder paint, strategic planning, polymer testing, powder coating process, powder coating material, polymer property, resin, polymer, polymer selection, material substitution process, electrocoating