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Christopher Lopez

Product Platform Manager
Pearland,TX

Summary

Dynamic Business Development and Product Management leader with over 19 years of experience in the industrial coatings sector. Expertise in client acquisition and contract negotiation is complemented by strong interpersonal skills and effective communication. Proven ability to build lasting relationships while leading high-performing teams. Results-driven and proactive, consistently exceeding sales and revenue objectives through strategic initiatives and innovative solutions. Committed to driving growth and fostering collaborative environments that enhance organizational success.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Product Platform Manager - Americas, Liquid

Axalta Coating Systems
04.2024 - Current
  • Oversee the development of strategic product management plans aligned with global strategies. Guide key product management initiatives for growth through effective portfolio management.
  • Drive regional platform lifecycle management to optimize growth, streamline operations, and minimize waste. Coordinate cross-functional teams including operations, supply chain, technology development, commercial teams, and communications.
  • Lead regional initiatives for operational excellence, focusing on reducing fix cost and driving productivity. Address long tail management, product complexity reduction, batch size optimization, business rules and capital projects.
  • Assess and analyze the competitiveness of product offerings in the market. Implement strategies to achieve profit optimization and improvement targets, enhancing profit margins.
  • Ensure accurate forecasting of new product requirements and manage obsolescence of retiring products.

Business Development Manager

Axalta Coating Systems
08.2020 - 04.2024
  • Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities for the Protective coatings market segment focusing on Oil & Gas, Marine, Water and Wastewater, and Construction end uses.
  • P&L responsibility for Protective Coatings Segment for the Americas accounting for $20MM+ in revenue. Achieved sales growth of 153% from 2021 to 2023.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
  • Global product liaison for Oil & Gas pipe coatings supporting manufacturing, technology, and marketing and sales in Latin America, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific and China
  • Execution of all elements of new product launches including product stewardship, IP, labeling, marketing communications, technical product information, manufacturing alignment, promotion, and pricing.
  • Monitor sales trends, pricing, gross and variable margin, and all associated fixed and variable cost to take decisive action to improve product profitability

Market Segment Manager

Axalta Coating Systems
08.2017 - 08.2020
  • Created and implemented marketing strategies and plans for Agricultural, Construction, and Earthmoving equipment (ACE), and fusion-bonded epoxy (FBE) Rebar segments
  • Grew ACE and Rebar segment sales by 10% and 8.5% respectively from 2018 through 2020
  • P&L responsibility for ACE and Rebar segments accounting for 10% total annual NA powder coating revenue or $12MM+
  • Participated in all relevant trade shows and industry associations including but not limited to ASTM, NACE, and Concrete Reinforced Steel Institute
  • Closely monitored and understood competitive strengths and weakness, and integrated this information into product and marketing strategies.

Product Manager

Axalta Coating Systems
08.2015 - 07.2017
  • Managed product portfolio for Agricultural, Construction, and Earthmoving equipment (ACE), and Architectural powder coating end use segments
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Created product roadmaps to help guide product development processes and align with overall business goals.
  • Engaged in product training, demonstrations, consumer awareness, branding, and acquisition initiatives to raise awareness and revenues.
  • Provide product tool boxes and pricing guides for end use segments outlining current approvals, approval processes per end user, technology capabilities, and product portfolio to maximize commercial success.

Sr. Chemist

Axalta Coating Systems
07.2010 - 08.2015
  • Formulated decorative and functional powder coatings using new and existing technologies to meet and/or exceed industry standards, and customer requirements
  • Product liaison to three key market segments, which included coatings for oil, gas and water transmission pipelines, concrete reinforced steel, and vacuum metallization applications representing multimillion dollar market potentials
  • Aligned new product developments with manufacturing team through initial scale up and transition phase
  • Provided production support and trouble shooting efforts.

Education

Masters of Business Administration - Finance

University of Houston - Victoria
Victoria, TX
01.2012 - 2015.05

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

University of Houston - Downtown
Houston, TX
08.2001 - 2006.05

Skills

Business development and planning

Account management

Revenue Generation

Project Management

Negotiation

Certification

NACE CIP Level 1 No. 109397

Timeline

Product Platform Manager - Americas, Liquid

Axalta Coating Systems
04.2024 - Current

Business Development Manager

Axalta Coating Systems
08.2020 - 04.2024

Market Segment Manager

Axalta Coating Systems
08.2017 - 08.2020

Product Manager

Axalta Coating Systems
08.2015 - 07.2017

Masters of Business Administration - Finance

University of Houston - Victoria
01.2012 - 2015.05

Sr. Chemist

Axalta Coating Systems
07.2010 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Chemistry

University of Houston - Downtown
08.2001 - 2006.05

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