Grazia Meroni

Experienced R&D, Testing Laboratories and Technical Customer Development leader with a strong background in material science and customer innovation. 
Multiple years of expertise in managing R&D operations, technical development, product strategy, and business expansion. Proven ability to drive efficiency, optimize costs, and lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.

SOLVAY SPECIALTY POLYMERS 

2020 – 2025       R&D Operation and Testing Director (from 2024 Namely Syensqo)

Led R&D support across three key operational units: Pilot Plants, Technical Site Support, and Analytical & Material Characterization Laboratories. Facilitated product scale-up, technology transfer, production support, and customer-driven innovation. 

R&D, HSE (workplace safety), People Development, Continuous process Improvements, Material Testing, Analytical Testing, Technology transfer, (Industrial Hygiene) occupational safety

2016-2020          Global Customer Technical Development Director

Global team leader driving innovation and technical solutions for high-end polymers. Skilled in technical strategy  and customer collaboration, fostering product development excellence and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Coating, Polymer Processing (transformation), Fluoropolymers, Thermoplastic, Crossfunctional Team Leadership, Customer support engagement

2013-2016          Global Technical Product Manager

Product manager developing pricing strategies, optimizing product portfolios, and driving profitability. 

Regulatory trend monitoring, overseeing quality performance, resolving claims, coordinating production planning, and serving as a global product focal point for fluoropolymers.

Product Strategy, Product Stewardship, Regulatory Trends, Claim Management, Product Quality 

2009-2013          Product Business Development Manager 

Conducted in-depth market analysis for fluoropolymers across key sectors (CPI, Healthcare, Packaging, Automotive), defining and implementing product value proposition strategies based on market trends and production capabilities in close collaboration with global commercial teams.

Market Analysis, Cross cultural communication skills, Value Proposition, Value chain analysis, Strategy Implementation, IP strategy

2002-2009          Customer Product Application Specialist

Collaborated with sales, marketing, and production to drive market product development through rigorous testing, performance analysis, and claim resolution.

Surface Chemistry, Formulation chemistry, Surfactant, Additives, Polymer characterization, Prototyping, reversengineering

Analytical Methods Mechanical test colloidal science

AUSIMONT

1999-2002          Polymer Research Scientist (Product Development Chemist/Scientist)

Chemistry, organic synthesis, polymer synthesis

Analytical Methods

1998 Master’s Degree in Chemistry, Università degli Studi dell’Insubria, graduated with honors (110/110).

1993 Diploma in Textile Chemistry, ITIS Paolo Carcano di Setificio, Como, 50/60.

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