Colin Davie
President, Global Supply Chain at Sherwin-Williams
Sherwin-Williams•Cleveland, Ohio, United States
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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
- Sherwin-WilliamsCurrentJun 2017–Present· 9 yrs 3 mos
- President, Global Supply ChainCurrent2024–Present
- Senior Vice President, Chief Procurement OfficerDec 2021–Dec 2023
- President & General Manager, Industrial Wood CoatingsFeb 2019–Dec 2021
- President & General Manager, Coating Resins and ColorantsJun 2017–Feb 2019
- Feb 2012–Jun 2017· 5 yrs 4 mos
- Vice PresidentFeb 2012–Jun 2017
- 2007–2012· 5 yrs
- Vice President, General Manager2010–2012
- Director, Global New Business Development2007–2010
- 2000–2007· 7 yrs
- Global Sales and Marketing Manager2000–2007
- 1994–2000· 6 yrs
- Industry Manager1994–2000
Education
Ph.D
Surface Chemistry
University of BradfordB.Sc.(Hons)
Applied Chemistry
Heriot-Watt University