David Debord

Chief Operating Officer at Royal Chemical

David DeBord has a strong background in executive leadership and operations management. David began their career as a Process Engineer at ExxonMobil in 1988, before moving on to GE as a Manufacturing Manager and Process Engineer from 1989 to 1993. David then joined Pentair as the Director of Operations for the Structural North America Division from 1993 to 1998.

In 1998, DeBord joined State Industrial Products, where they held various roles including EVP of Operations and Marketing, President of UZ Engineered Products, and President of State Cleaning Solutions. During their time at State Industrial Products, DeBord managed multiple manufacturing plants and distribution centers, and spearheaded the successful turnaround and expansion of the State Cleaning Solutions Division through acquisitions.

From 2010 to 2013, DeBord served as the President of UZ Engineered Products at Applied Industrial Technologies, where they held full P&L responsibility and managed a large sales force and staff.

Most recently, DeBord has been working at Royal Chemical since 2013. David initially served as the VP of Business Development for three years before being promoted to the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2020. As the COO, DeBord is responsible for overseeing the company's operations and strategy.

Overall, DeBord's work experience highlights their expertise in leadership, operations management, and business development.

David DeBord attended the Georgia Institute of Technology from 1983 to 1988, where they studied Chemical Engineering. No degree name was provided.

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Timeline

  • Chief Operating Officer

    March, 2020 - present

  • VP Of Business Development Strategy

    March, 2014

  • VP Of Business Development

    2013