Gerhard Mueller

Global Technology Director Versatics Recruited in 2011 to provide strategic leadership over the product development process and define and implement a differentiated growth strategy to drive profitable growth outside of established market segments. Lead and coordinate a group of 10 R&D associates and 18 technical service associates and collaborate closely with strategic & regional marketing and new business development to protect and grow revenue.

Senior Global R&D Leader for PU Elastomer Applications Led a department of 25 chemists and technicians in the development of a broad suite of polyurethane elastomers products for demanding engineering applications like e.g. subsea pipeline insulation, rail ballast reinforcement systems, wear-resistant elastomers for industrial processing and mining, waterproofing and corrosion protection of infrastructure, automotive suspension systems etc.

Global CASE Development Leader Promoted from a commercial technical service representative role in 2001 to lead the development of a research team at acquired company Flexible Products in the US. The role was expanded in 2002 to a global CASE development leader role coordinating an international team located in Germany, France and the USA to deliver best-in-class CASE products (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) for the formulated polyurethane systems market.

Technical Sales Representative CASE Applications Recruited as a TSR for CASE applications. Was responsible both for customized product development and sales effort including customer technical service.

Technical Sales Engineer (Technischer Vertriebsingenieur) Technical seller for re-bonded foam products. Developing and selling recycled slabstock foam products to a diverse range of industry customers serving markets like e.g. automotive, packaging, shoe manufacturing, gym floor installation, white goods etc.