Mrunalini Dhamdhere
Global Technical Leader - Personal Care at ANGUS Chemical Company- Claim this Profile
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Patrick Brutto
Mrunalini is one of the most professional, articulate and personable colleagues I have had the pleasure to work with in my career at Dow. She has made significant contributions to our innovation projects, leading R&D efforts on several multi-disciplinary teams. She has also helped drive business growth through global technical support of process control additives for synthetic rubber. In this capacity, Mrunalini has traveled extensively to meet customers, convincing them of the value of our technology through persuasive technical data and presentations. She demonstrates excellent initiative, and has a passion for seeing projects through from conception to commercialization. She is one of very few scientists I have known who not only have excellent technical skills, but superb people skills as well. She has been a real asset to our organization.
Alan Whetten
I have had the pleasure of working with Mani for the past 5 years. She has brought energy, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent project management skills to the job. She is an excellent team player and works well with colleagues in all functions and at all levels. Her leadership and organizational skills have been recognized on several projects she has pushed through our stage gate process towards commercialization. Mani is well rounded in polymer science, intellectual property management and new product development. Overall a very valuable contributor and a pleasure to work with.
Patrick Brutto
Mrunalini is one of the most professional, articulate and personable colleagues I have had the pleasure to work with in my career at Dow. She has made significant contributions to our innovation projects, leading R&D efforts on several multi-disciplinary teams. She has also helped drive business growth through global technical support of process control additives for synthetic rubber. In this capacity, Mrunalini has traveled extensively to meet customers, convincing them of the value of our technology through persuasive technical data and presentations. She demonstrates excellent initiative, and has a passion for seeing projects through from conception to commercialization. She is one of very few scientists I have known who not only have excellent technical skills, but superb people skills as well. She has been a real asset to our organization.
Alan Whetten
I have had the pleasure of working with Mani for the past 5 years. She has brought energy, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent project management skills to the job. She is an excellent team player and works well with colleagues in all functions and at all levels. Her leadership and organizational skills have been recognized on several projects she has pushed through our stage gate process towards commercialization. Mani is well rounded in polymer science, intellectual property management and new product development. Overall a very valuable contributor and a pleasure to work with.
Patrick Brutto
Mrunalini is one of the most professional, articulate and personable colleagues I have had the pleasure to work with in my career at Dow. She has made significant contributions to our innovation projects, leading R&D efforts on several multi-disciplinary teams. She has also helped drive business growth through global technical support of process control additives for synthetic rubber. In this capacity, Mrunalini has traveled extensively to meet customers, convincing them of the value of our technology through persuasive technical data and presentations. She demonstrates excellent initiative, and has a passion for seeing projects through from conception to commercialization. She is one of very few scientists I have known who not only have excellent technical skills, but superb people skills as well. She has been a real asset to our organization.
Alan Whetten
I have had the pleasure of working with Mani for the past 5 years. She has brought energy, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent project management skills to the job. She is an excellent team player and works well with colleagues in all functions and at all levels. Her leadership and organizational skills have been recognized on several projects she has pushed through our stage gate process towards commercialization. Mani is well rounded in polymer science, intellectual property management and new product development. Overall a very valuable contributor and a pleasure to work with.
Patrick Brutto
Mrunalini is one of the most professional, articulate and personable colleagues I have had the pleasure to work with in my career at Dow. She has made significant contributions to our innovation projects, leading R&D efforts on several multi-disciplinary teams. She has also helped drive business growth through global technical support of process control additives for synthetic rubber. In this capacity, Mrunalini has traveled extensively to meet customers, convincing them of the value of our technology through persuasive technical data and presentations. She demonstrates excellent initiative, and has a passion for seeing projects through from conception to commercialization. She is one of very few scientists I have known who not only have excellent technical skills, but superb people skills as well. She has been a real asset to our organization.
Alan Whetten
I have had the pleasure of working with Mani for the past 5 years. She has brought energy, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent project management skills to the job. She is an excellent team player and works well with colleagues in all functions and at all levels. Her leadership and organizational skills have been recognized on several projects she has pushed through our stage gate process towards commercialization. Mani is well rounded in polymer science, intellectual property management and new product development. Overall a very valuable contributor and a pleasure to work with.
Credentials
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Six Sigma Green Belt Project Leader
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Experience
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Advancion Corporation
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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100 - 200 Employee
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Global Technical Leader - Personal Care
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Oct 2019 - Present
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Rust-Oleum Corporation
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United States
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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R&D Director
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Oct 2017 - Aug 2019
Technology Innovation: Set up research projects on developing novel technologies to deliver non-traditional benefits in paints. Launched a project to develop in-house resin options to replace externally sourced raw materials. Supported cleaners segment involving product internalization and production support. Evaluated new chemistry for cleaners to expand segment & offering. People Management: Acquisition integration, talent retention and career development planning for top performers.Business Leadership: Managed R&D budget, M&A support, patent landscaping. Show less
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Technology Manager
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Aug 2013 - Oct 2017
Technology Innovation: Developed new paints and coatings products, closely working with interdisciplinary team, for hobby paint segments, 1K/2K garage floor and industrial coatings. Built up analytical science capabilities for improved R&D support. Led an award-winning team for development of self-healing coating product. People Management: Built and maintained a goal driven team of chemists and project managers. Established co-op program for R&D.Business Leadership: Managed project portfolio, long term technical strategy development, and key supplier relationships. Show less
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Dow
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Scientist
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Apr 2007 - May 2013
Industrial Application Development for emulsion rubber, metalworking fluids and personal care - Global Technical Leader for polymerization additive segment. Supported business growth by engaging with customers, creating value propositions, and supporting implementation of Dow technology. - Platform leader for developing novel actives for skin care. Established structure-property relationship knowledge to optimize performance. Guided Market Blueprinting through discovery interviews and preference feedback. - Intellectual Property Portfolio Manager (2009-10) Show less
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Unilever
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United Kingdom
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Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. R&D Scientist
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Nov 2000 - Mar 2007
Product development for hair care applications– Shampoo/Conditioners and Styling aids - New product development: Launched line extension of a major national hair care brand, resulting in 5 SKUs (aerosols, creams). Worked across teams to develop a new product form for a key global market resulting in 3 aerosol SKUs. - New technology development: Worked with strategic suppliers to identify new silicone emulsion technologies targeted at improving important consumer attributes. Product development for hair care applications– Shampoo/Conditioners and Styling aids - New product development: Launched line extension of a major national hair care brand, resulting in 5 SKUs (aerosols, creams). Worked across teams to develop a new product form for a key global market resulting in 3 aerosol SKUs. - New technology development: Worked with strategic suppliers to identify new silicone emulsion technologies targeted at improving important consumer attributes.
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Education
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University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering -
University of Mumbai
B. Chem. Eng, Chemical Engineering