Anand Samant
About Anand Samant
Anand Samant serves as the Applications Director for Sales and Business Development at Materion Corporation, where he has worked since 2017. He has a diverse background in engineering and business development, with previous roles at Praxair and Case Western Reserve University.
Work at Materion Corporation
Anand Samant has held multiple roles at Materion Corporation since joining in 2013. He currently serves as Applications Director for Sales and Business Development, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he drives sales growth for the Performance Alloys and Technical Materials divisions. His responsibilities include managing sales territories across various states and countries, such as Southern California, Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, and Mexico. He also provides technical and application assistance to influence product design and specifications. Prior to his current role, he served as Applications Director for Strip, Rod and Wire Products from 2013 to 2014 and as Applications Director for Business Development from 2014 to 2017.
Previous Experience in R&D and Business Development
Before joining Materion, Anand Samant worked at Praxair for over a decade. He began as a Development Associate from 1998 to 2002 and progressed to various roles, including Technology Planning Associate from 2002 to 2005, Product Manager from 2011 to 2013, and Associate Director of R&D from 2005 to 2011. His experience at Praxair provided him with a strong foundation in research and development, as well as business management. Additionally, he worked as a Research Associate at Case Western Reserve University from 1992 to 1998, contributing to his expertise in materials science and engineering.
Educational Background
Anand Samant's educational qualifications include a Doctorate in Philosophy with a focus on Materials Science from Case Western Reserve University, which he completed from 1995 to 1999. He also holds a Master of Science in Materials Science from the same institution, achieved between 1992 and 1995. His business acumen is supported by a Master of Business Administration from the University at Buffalo, obtained from 1999 to 2002. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University, studying from 1986 to 1991. His early education includes time at St. Xavier's Boys' Academy and St. Xavier's College.
Sales and Business Development Strategies
In his role at Materion, Anand Samant focuses on exploring opportunities to sell additional products to existing customers, enhancing the value of customer and vendor partnerships. He attends trade shows to support the company's sales and marketing objectives. His strategic approach to sales includes developing and managing sales territories, which encompasses diverse markets such as Automotive, Consumer Electronics, Telecom Infrastructure, Commercial Aerospace, Oil, Gas, Alternative Energy, and Mining. This multifaceted strategy aims to drive profitable sales growth across various sectors.