Robert Hall

Robert Hall has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning several industries. Their most recent position was as the VP of Product Line Development at Tilley Distribution, which they started in January 2023. Prior to that, they worked as an Independent Consultant at their own company, Robert Hall, from February 2021 to January 2023.

Before becoming an independent consultant, Robert held various leadership roles in marketing and sales. Robert worked at Kraton Corporation from an unknown start date in 2018 until February 2021, where they served as the Senior Director Global Marketing. During their time at Kraton, they built the strategic marketing function and team from scratch and founded and led the Global Marketing Council.

From an unknown start date in 2016 until January 2018, Robert worked at The Chemours Company as the Global Director of Marketing and Business Development for Titanium Technologies. In this role, they led a large global team and was a key member of the core executive leadership team.

In 2015, Robert briefly worked at Elementis Global as the VP of Coatings Americas, where they had total P&L responsibility for a specialty additives business operating in the coatings market.

Starting in October 2012 and ending in May 2015, Robert held the position of Global Business Director for Specialty Resins at Ashland Inc. In this role, they had global P&L responsibility for a specialty resin business with a significant market presence in various regions.

Before their role as Global Business Director, Robert served as the Director of Sales at Ashland Inc. from December 2008 to November 2012. Robert managed the P&L to the gross margin level for a Pressure Sensitive Adhesive business and was a key member of the adhesives leadership team.

From December 2004 to November 2008, Robert was the NA Sales Manager for Packaging and Converting at Ashland Inc., where they oversaw the day-to-day business operations and managed the North American sales team.

Earlier in their career, Robert held various global roles at Ashland Inc., including Global Product Manager for Pressure Sensitive Adhesives from September 2003 to December 2004, Global Sales Manager for Transportation Adhesives from August 2001 to August 2003, and Global Distribution Manager from March 1998 to August 2001.

Robert's career began at National Starch & Chemical in January 1989, where they worked as an Account Manager until April 1992.

Overall, Robert Hall has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership and expertise in marketing, sales, and business development throughout their career.

Robert Hall earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Penn State University, graduating in 1988. Robert also attended Gettysburg High School from 1982 to 1984. Additionally, they pursued an Executive MBA in Strategy & Finance from The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, completing the program from 2010 to 2012. It is mentioned that Robert Hall has some connection to The Wharton School, Indiana University - Kelley School of Business, Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management, and the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, but it is unclear whether they obtained any degrees or completed any specific programs at these institutions or what the duration of their involvement was.