Toni Puig
About Toni Puig
Toni Puig serves as the Product Line Manager for Polyurethane Colorants & Additives in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2007. With a background in technical account management and product line management across various companies, he focuses on strategic business development and has successfully expanded the customer portfolio in the EMEA region.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Toni Puig currently serves as the Product Line Manager for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, focusing on Polyurethane Colorants & Additives at Milliken & Company. In this role, he has been instrumental in strategic new business development, emphasizing value selling of existing products into new industries and the development of new products. He has successfully launched new additives and expanded the customer portfolio across the EMEA region. His tenure in this position has lasted for 17 years, beginning in 2007, and he operates within a matrix organization that includes teams in Gent, Belgium, and Spartanburg, SC, USA.
Previous Experience at Milliken & Company
Before his current role, Toni Puig held multiple positions at Milliken & Company. He worked as the Product Line Manager for Spain and Portugal in Performance Colorants from 2000 to 2005, followed by a role as Product Line Manager for Biocides in Europe from 2005 to 2007. His experience at Milliken has contributed to his extensive knowledge in product management and market development within the chemical industry.
Career Background in the Chemical Industry
Toni Puig has a diverse background in the chemical industry, having worked at various companies prior to his long tenure at Milliken & Company. He served as a Technical Account Manager for Polyurethane Systems at ELASTOGRAN, SA (Grupo BASF) from 1996 to 2000. Earlier in his career, he was a Production & Plant Project Manager at Kemira from 1994 to 1996. This experience has provided him with a solid foundation in technical and managerial aspects of chemical production and sales.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Toni Puig has an extensive educational background in engineering and management. He studied Chemical Engineering at IQS-Institut Químic de Sarrià, achieving his degree from 1986 to 1991. He furthered his education at Universitat Ramon Llull, where he pursued a Master's in Economics from 1991 to 1993. Additionally, he completed several programs at Milliken University, including the Leadership Orientation Program and Sales Leadership Orientation Program, enhancing his skills in financial management and leadership.
Achievements in Sales Growth
Throughout his career, Toni Puig has been responsible for continuous sales growth in Europe for seven consecutive years. His focus on strategic new business development and successful product launches has significantly contributed to expanding Milliken's market presence in the EMEA region. His ability to work effectively within a matrix organization has facilitated collaboration across international teams, driving success in his product line management roles.