Michael Ellis
About Michael Ellis
Michael Ellis is the Sales Director, Customer Management Excellence at Chemtrade in Charlotte, North Carolina, with extensive experience in the chemicals industry and a strong background in Textile, Pulp & Paper, and Water Treatment Chemistries.
Professional Experience at Chemtrade
Michael Ellis currently serves as the Sales Director, Customer Management Excellence at Chemtrade in Charlotte, North Carolina. In this role, he has been instrumental in driving resource allocation and coordinating initiatives across the sales team. Michael represents the customer voice on quality, ensuring the highest standards are maintained. Prior to this position, he was the Director of Sales at Chemtrade for 18 years, where he led various strategic sales initiatives.
Previous Roles at Clariant and Hoechst Celanese
Before joining Chemtrade, Michael Ellis served as the Director of Chemicals Sales at Clariant Corporation from 1997 to 2002, also based in Charlotte, North Carolina. His career at Hoechst Celanese involved multiple roles, including Senior Sales Manager from 1995 to 1997 in Southeast USA and Director of Commercial Development from 1987 to 1995 in Charlotte, NC. These roles provided him with extensive experience in chemicals sales and commercial development.
Early Career and Technical Expertise
Michael's early career included working at Celanese Corporation of America as Manager of Technical Service from 1982 to 1987, and as a Research and Development Chemist at Virginia Chemicals Inc. from 1977 to 1982. These positions were located in Portsmouth, VA and Charlotte, NC, allowing him to develop a strong foundation in chemical research and technical services.
Educational Background
Michael Ellis earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemistry from Saint Louis University. He later studied Business Management at the McColl School of Business, equipping him with both technical and managerial skills essential for his roles in the chemical industry.
Published Works and Industry Contributions
Michael Ellis is highly skilled in Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization within the chemicals industry. He authored a textbook on 'Bleaching of Mechanical Pulp' for TAPPI and has published over 25 technical articles. Many of these articles have been presented at international conferences, showcasing his expertise and contributions to the field of chemical sales and development.