Colin Davie

Colin Davie

President, Global Supply Chain at Sherwin-Williams

Sherwin-WilliamsCleveland, Ohio, United States

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Experience32+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

Accomplished senior executive with extensive global general management and operations experience and a demonstrated track record of success over a diverse range of technologies and specialty chemicals markets. Entrepreneurial leadership style with highly effective strategic planning, communication and organizational skills. Creative solutions-based approach to problem solving and demonstrated ability to instill a common vision and develop organization based on trust. Significant international experience in Europe, China, Japan and Southeast Asia. Specialties: Global P&L management, global operations, strategy development and strategic planning, portfolio management, business integration, technology leadership, concept to commercialization, global organizational development and people leadership

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • Jun 2017–Present· 9 yrs 3 mos
    • President, Global Supply ChainCurrent
      2024–Present
    • Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement Officer
      Dec 2021–Dec 2023
    • President & General Manager, Industrial Wood Coatings
      Feb 2019–Dec 2021
    • President & General Manager, Coating Resins and Colorants
      Jun 2017–Feb 2019
  • Feb 2012–Jun 2017· 5 yrs 4 mos
    • Vice President
      Feb 2012–Jun 2017
  • 2007–2012· 5 yrs
    • Vice President, General Manager
      2010–2012
    • Director, Global New Business Development
      2007–2010
  • 2000–2007· 7 yrs
    • Global Sales and Marketing Manager
      2000–2007
  • 1994–2000· 6 yrs
    • Industry Manager
      1994–2000

Education

Ph.D

Surface Chemistry

University of Bradford

B.Sc.(Hons)

Applied Chemistry

Heriot-Watt University

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Chief Operating Officer

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PolymersP&L ManagementProduct DevelopmentLeadershipSix SigmaCoatingsChemistryManagementNew Business DevelopmentPlasticsR&DInternational BusinessStrategyMarket DevelopmentCross-functional Team LeadershipInternational SalesManufacturingPackagingStart-upsBusiness Development