Michael J. Mueller

Mike brings over 35 years of multinational Operations, Technical & Quality leadership within the specialty chemicals & materials, coatings, ceramics, and Advanced Materials industries. Having held positions of Managing Director, VP & President has enabled Mike to effect meaningful and lasting impact on these enterprises. Within these roles, Mike has walked in the shoes of most any operational and technical roles industry, having led multiple businesses, engineering & technology, and operations through change and challenges, deploying the many tools of quality, innovation, continuous improvement, and Operational Excellence within multiple industrial & technology environments, improving performance across many segments and venues. Having key leadership responsibilities and achievements in start-ups, small, medium & large businesses, both private and public, provides Mike with solid insights into differing organizational dynamics, cultures, and operating philosophies. This unique set of skills enables him to enhance the Client-Candidate matching experience in an expedient and efficient manner fostering success for all parties. Realizing that the successful match extends well beyond the quantitative skills of the candidate, Mike is keenly aware of those attributes contributing to the overall positive achievement and is adept at finding the best technical match and the best cultural match for their clients.