David Barnes

David Barnes is an experienced sales and account management professional with a strong background in engineering and a focus on the automotive and manufacturing sectors. Currently serving as Industry Sales Manager at KRAIBURG TPE since September 2025, David excels in driving strategic growth through the development of key OEM accounts and fostering collaborative customer relationships. Prior experience includes an Account Manager role at LG Chem, where David managed significant accounts across various sectors and spearheaded successful negotiations, and a similar position at Rockwell Automation, where David promoted automation control systems to tier 1 automotive clients. David's early career included engineering internships at Lear Corporation and Nexteer Automotive, where David contributed to quality improvement and efficiency enhancements. David holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan.