Ginger Merritt
About Ginger Merritt
Ginger Merritt serves as the Vice President of Performance Colorants & Ingredients at Milliken & Company, bringing over 30 years of experience in the polymer, biotech, and specialty chemical industries. She has held leadership roles in various companies, including Wacker Chemicals and WR Grace, and has extensive expertise in multicultural marketing and business strategy integration.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Ginger Merritt serves as the Vice President of Performance Colorants & Ingredients at Milliken & Company. She has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's focus on innovative colorant solutions. Her role involves overseeing product development and strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing performance within the colorants and ingredients sector.
Previous Experience at Wacker Chemicals
Before joining Milliken & Company, Ginger Merritt worked at Wacker Chemicals China, Ltd. from 2008 to 2016. She held the position of Vice President of Polymers for Greater China and served as Chairman & General Manager of Wacker Polymer Systems in Nanjing. During her eight years in Shanghai, she focused on expanding the company's polymer business in the region.
Educational Background
Ginger Merritt studied at the University of Houston, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from 1980 to 1984. She furthered her education at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, obtaining a Master of Science degree in Analytical Chemistry from 1984 to 1988. Additionally, she completed an MBA in International Marketing at Columbia Business School from 1994 to 1995.
Career History in Marketing and Management
Ginger Merritt has held various roles in marketing and management throughout her career. She was a Global Marketing Manager at WR Grace from 2005 to 2006, followed by a position as VP of Sales & Marketing at AgION Technologies from 2006 to 2008. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Technical Marketing Manager at Akzo Nobel for 14 years and as a Senior Marketing Manager at Cuno from 2003 to 2005.
Expertise in Multicultural Marketing
Ginger Merritt possesses extensive experience in multicultural marketing and sales, having lived and worked in Asia for 15 years. Her background includes integrating business strategies during mergers and acquisitions in both the US and Asia. She has also gained significant expertise in Western Europe, enhancing her ability to navigate diverse market environments.