Specialty materials
Marketing professionals in Specialty materials
These ten marketing directors, managers and team leaders have held marketing roles at specialty materials businesses, from composites and performance polymers to biomaterials and specialty silicones, some current and some past. A reader can learn how materials suppliers position technical products, reach industrial buyers and plan product launches.
Professionals to explore
01—10Catherine Bianchi
LinkedInExperience: Marketing Group Leader Bioprocess Solutions · Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions
Marketing Group Leader Bioprocess Solutions at Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions since 2019. A profile highlight says this role leads a group of product and market managers within the Bioprocess Solutions business unit. Other listed roles include Market Manager Bioprocess Solutions at Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions (2016–2018), Techno-Marketing Group Leader at Saint-Gobain (2013–2016), Techno-Marketing project leader at Saint-Gobain (2011–2012) and R&D project leader - Transversal program at Saint-Gobain (2006–2011).
Hannah Zhang
LinkedInExperience: Strategic Marketing Director, Material Technologies · W. R. Grace
Strategic Marketing Director, Material Technologies at W. R. Grace since 2025. Also Co-Chair, AAPI Connect ERG at W. R. Grace since 2023. Other listed roles include Product Management Director, Specialty Catalysts at W. R. Grace (2023–2025), Sr. Product Marketing Manager, Specialty Catalyst at W. R. Grace (2018–2022) and Global Marketing Manager at DSM (2016–2018).
Karen Lago
LinkedInExperience: Director of Marketing and Communications · Toray Composite Materials America, Inc.
Director of Marketing and Communications at Toray Composite Materials America, Inc. since 2021. Other listed roles include Marketing Manager at RealNetworks (2020–2021), Marketing Manager at General Plastics Mfg. Co. (2015–2020), Digital Marketing Manager at LifeSafer Ignition Interlock (2014–2015) and Marketing Manager at Meracord (2011–2013).
Laura Willemsen
LinkedInExperience: Marketing Director · Croda Smart Materials
Former Marketing Director at Croda Smart Materials (2020–2021). A profile highlight cites more than 15 years in international marketing, sales and purchasing roles in the global speciality chemicals industry. Also Group Director Marketing and Sustainability at Stahl since 2023 and Member of SER topvrouwen at SER Topvrouwen since 2021. Other listed roles include Vice President Marketing Croda Consumer Care at Croda Consumer Care (2021–2023) and Head of Global Marketing Croda Smart Materials at Croda (2017–2020).
Leah M. Ford
LinkedInExperience: Director, Marketing & Public Affairs · CJ Biomaterials, Inc.
Director, Marketing & Public Affairs at CJ Biomaterials, Inc. since 2026. A profile highlight describes work in global biomaterials markets with a focus on sustainability communications and strategic B2B product marketing. Other listed roles include Marketing Director at CJ Biomaterials, Inc. (2024–2026), Global Marketing & Communications Director at NatureWorks (2023–2024), Sr. Global Marketing and Communications Manager at NatureWorks (2021–2023) and Global Marketing & Communications Manager at NatureWorks (2017–2021).
Matthew Rose
LinkedInExperience: Marketing Director, Specialty Fluids · Eastman
Marketing Director, Specialty Fluids at Eastman since 2024. A profile highlight describes leading global marketing strategy and go-to-market execution in this role and launching new products. Other listed roles include Director of Product Management, Specialty Fluids at Eastman (2021–2024), Marketing Director, Aviation at Eastman (2018–2020), Global Automotive Business Director, Advanced Interlayers at Eastman (2015–2018) and Global Automotive Market Manager, Advanced Interlayers at Eastman (2011–2015).
Paul Ma
LinkedInExperience: Marketing Director · Revacle Performance Materials
Marketing Director at Revacle Performance Materials since 2024. A profile highlight says REVACLE focuses on the innovation and production of specialty silicones, including polyether-modified silicones, silicone emulsions and hardcoat. Other listed roles include Marketing Director at OSiC Polyurethane Additives (2010–2024).
Rob Hampe
LinkedInExperience: Director, Marketing · Bayer Material Science
Former Director, Marketing at Bayer Material Science (1989–2004). A profile highlight describes LANXESS as a Chemical Manufacturing company. Also Director at LANXESS since 2004 and Director, Marketing at LANXESS (current).
Sidney Vastenhout
LinkedInExperience: Global Marketing Director · Guangdong Youju Advanced New Materials Co., Ltd
Global Marketing Director at Guangdong Youju Advanced New Materials Co., Ltd since 2025. A profile highlight lists Advanced Materials and new business development in Europe among the role's focus areas. Other listed roles include Business & Strategic Marketing Leader at SABIC (2015–2025), Business Segment Manager at Guardian Industries (2013–2015), Director Marketing & Strategic Planning at Ideal Standard (2006–2011) and Marketing & Communication Leader at Eastman (2011–2013).
Summer Xiong
LinkedInExperience: Global Marketing Director · Eternal Materials Co.,Ltd
Global Marketing Director at Eternal Materials Co.,Ltd since 2017. A profile highlight cites five years of technical experience in the coatings and inks industry and seven years of sales and marketing experience in energy curing (UV/EB/LED). Other listed roles include Sales Manager at Eternal Materials Co.,Ltd (2010–2017), Technical Team Leader at Eternal Specialty Chemical(zhuhai)Co.,Ltd (2006), Technical Lead Manager at Eternal technologies(Shanghai)Co.,ltd (2007–2009) and Chemist at Eternal technologies(Shanghai)Co.,ltd (2005).
Choose the right perspective
Match the person's material and end market to your question, since marketing composites to aerospace manufacturers differs from marketing silicone additives or biopolymers to processors and brand owners. Check whether the relevant role is current or past, and ask what they owned directly, such as a product line, a launch or market development.
Questions to take into the conversation
- 01How do you decide which applications and end markets to pursue first for a new specialty material?
- 02What technical proof and qualification steps do customers need before switching materials, and how does marketing support them?
- 03Walk me through a product launch that underperformed. What did you change, and what did you learn about your customers?
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