John Hillenbrand

John joined the Chatham Group in 2021 after closing his 37-year industrial career spanning four companies and multiple industries. He’s committed to serving clients and candidates by leveraging his diverse leadership experiences in research & development, engineering, product/process development, design, innovation, corporate venturing, intellectual property management, product management, continuous improvement, and operations. His industrial roles include packaging (rigid and flexible), building materials, composite reinforcements, industrial polymers, automotive, personal care, safety and protection, aramid fibers, and elastomers.

Reflecting on his career, having been the beneficiary of someone who believed in him and took a chance on him at different pivotal moments is why John wants to return the favor to anyone he can help navigate their career paths. Having relocated several times with his wife and kids while at DuPont, Owens Corning, Armstrong Flooring, and Graham Packaging, he understands that a role change can have far-reaching implications for the candidate, their family, and overall support system.