Eric Hernandez
About Eric Hernandez
Eric Hernandez serves as the Channel Manager for the Asia Pacific Region at Stepan Company, bringing over 20 years of leadership and management experience in the chemical industry. His career includes significant roles at various multinational corporations, with a strong focus on product management and sales across the Asia Pacific market.
Current Role at Stepan Company
Eric Hernandez serves as the Channel Manager for the Asia Pacific Region at Stepan Company. He has held this position since 2019, operating from Singapore. In this role, he is responsible for managing distribution channels and enhancing market presence across the Asia Pacific region.
Previous Experience at Stepan Company
Eric Hernandez has held multiple roles at Stepan Company prior to his current position. He worked as a Global Product Manager for Oleochemicals from 2011 to 2014 and as a Sales and Marketing Director from 2008 to 2010, both based in Singapore and Manila, respectively. Additionally, he served as a Distributor Manager for the Asia Pacific Region from 2014 to 2019.
Career Background in Chemical Industry
Eric Hernandez has over 20 years of experience in the chemical industry, with significant roles in various multinational corporations. He began his career at BASF as a Laboratory Chemist and later worked at Cognis, Connell, and W.R. Grace in various managerial capacities. His roles have included Business Manager and Country Manager, contributing to his extensive knowledge in the field.
Expertise in Product Management and Sales
Eric Hernandez possesses extensive experience in managing product portfolios that include industrial and consumer surfactants, food specialty additives, and pharmaceutical excipients. His expertise extends to coatings and inks specialty additives, plastics, and oleochemical derivatives. He is also highly knowledgeable in SAP, Windows Office Programs, and Salesforce.
Network and Leadership Experience
With over 13 years of experience specifically in the Asia Pacific region, Eric Hernandez has developed a vast network across direct clients and channels to markets. His leadership and management experience have been instrumental in driving business growth and establishing strong market connections.