Stephen Chapman
Background
- Managing Director for Central Europe, SVP International Sales, CIO, and VP Operations for industrial products businesses with sales volumes from 50 million to 100 million.
- Board of Directors for A.W. Chesterton Company in South Africa, Sweden, Italy and Germany.
- Chairman of the Hydraulic and Pneumatic Committee for the Fluid Sealing Association.
- Built sales organizations and distribution businesses in more than 80 countries for the industrial products industry.
- Product and market experience includes Industrial Products, Mechanical Seals, Pumps, Packing, Hydraulics, Metal & Concrete Repair, and Specialty Chemical Products.
- In-depth market experience in South America, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Africa, Middle East and USA.
- Turned-around organizations in Australia, South Africa and Europe.
- Won the prestigious “IT Shop of the Year” award from Midrange Systems Magazine for IT department while serving as CIO.
Focus
- Building high performing global sales teams and distribution organizations.
- Opening businesses in new markets around the world.
- Aligning Sales, Marking, Manufacturing, Inside Sales, and Finance to achieve organizational goals.
- Turning around underperforming businesses and channels.
- Coaching and developing sales professionals.
Education
- Harvard Business School, Boston, MA
- Graduate – AMP International Managers Program
Industry Experience
- Chemical
- Pharmaceutical
- Auto
- Water
- Steel
- Power
Professional Affiliations Experience
- Chairman, Hydraulic and Pneumatic Committee, Fluid Sealing Association
- Member, European Sealing Association
- Member, National Speaker Association
- Member, Conference Board