Business Unit Head, Performance Materials

• Lead a global P&L with full ownership of strategy, growth, and profitability
• Drive innovation in high-performance and sustainable materials

About Our Client Our client is a leading materials and specialty chemicals company with a strong global footprint across industrial, automotive, consumer, construction, and healthcare markets. The organization is investing heavily in innovation, sustainability, and value-added material solutions to accelerate future growth.

Job Description

• Lead overall business unit strategy, operations, and P&L performance
• Define growth plans, market expansion initiatives, and portfolio strategy
• Manage product portfolio, pricing, profitability, and commercialization activities
• Develop global customer relationships and strategic partnerships
• Drive new business development and penetration into high-value applications
• Partner with R&D to develop and commercialize innovative material solutions
• Lead sustainability, circular economy, and low-carbon product initiatives
• Build and develop high-performing commercial and technical teams

The Successful Applicant

• 15+ years of experience in polymers, elastomers, specialty chemicals, advanced materials, or related industries
• Proven Business Unit, General Management, or P&L leadership experience
• Strong commercial, strategic planning, and business development capabilities
• Experience managing global customers and international markets
• Deep understanding of polymer, rubber, elastomer, or specialty material markets
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional influence skills
• Fluent English communication skills

What's on Offer

• Executive leadership position with full business ownership
• Significant impact on global growth strategy and portfolio direction
• Opportunity to lead innovation and sustainability initiatives
• International exposure and executive-level career progression
• Competitive executive compensation package and long-term growth platform

Contact: Quote job ref: JN-072026-7053884