John Walling

John Walling is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in account management, business development, and marketing within the engineering and materials sectors. Currently serving as a Global Account Manager and Business Development Manager for EV OEM at LyondellBasell, Walling focuses on innovative material solutions for vehicle electrification. Previous roles include Vice President of Sales at Lavergne, where responsibilities included building a global sales team and executing growth strategies targeting sustainability. Walling has also contributed as a consultant at GLG and held significant positions at Victrex, including Key Account Director and Global Strategic Marketing Manager, driving substantial revenue growth and strategic market assessments. Earlier career experiences include IT project management at Bechtel Corporation and various marketing roles at i2 Technologies, Owens Corning, and GE, leading to successful product launches and significant business development across multiple industries. Walling holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Marketing from UCLA Anderson School of Management.