Chem-Trend
Chandler Smith has a strong background in finance, having held various leadership positions throughout their career. Chandler served as the Chief Financial Officer at Chem-Trend starting in June 2019. Prior to that, they held the same role at SurTec International GmbH from January 2014 to May 2019. From May 2005 to December 2014, Chandler was the Executive Vice President/CFO at Kluber Lubrication. Chandler began their career as a Finance Manager at Smith & Nephew in 2001, where they stayed until 2005. From 1996 to 2001, Chandler worked as the Controller, Operations at Haemonetics.
Chandler Smith completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Finance/Corporate Management from Florida Atlantic University in the years 1985 to 1989. Following this, they pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance at the Questrom School of Business, Boston University from 1991 to 1993.
Chem-Trend
Chem-Trend is a leader in delivering innovative, value-adding solutions that improve quality, reduce costs and boost productivity for molding and casting operations around the world. Our network of industry experts work onsite with customers and in our advanced laboratories to resolve manufacturing challenges. Our technology portfolio includes a wide variety of high-performance release agents and related processing aids used in the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, tire, composites, thermoplastics and wood composite industries. With offices and manufacturing sites in North America, South America, Asia and Europe, Chem-Trend is a local partner to customers wherever they do business. As a member of the Freudenberg Group, Chem-Trend can also leverage vast innovation, supply chain and financial resources to better serve industry. We embrace the group’s “Guiding Principles” to deliver exceptional value to our customers, lead our sustainable business practices and build a culture dedicated to ethical conduct and respect for our employees.