Michael Coogan
About Michael Coogan
Michael Coogan serves as the Commercial Director for Rigid Polyols, The Americas at Stepan Company, where he has worked since 2010. He oversees commercial execution, manages P&L statements, and leads a team focused on strategic growth in the Rigid Polyester Polyols sector across North and South America.
Work at Stepan Company
Michael Coogan has served as the Commercial Director for Rigid Polyols, The Americas at Stepan Company since 2010. In this role, he oversees all aspects of commercial execution, which includes key account management, sales strategy, pricing, and managing key customer relationships. He is also responsible for contracts related to Rigid Polyester Polyols across North and South America. Coogan manages the profit and loss (P&L) statements for this segment, ensuring financial performance aligns with business objectives. He leads a team of three sales representatives, focusing on developing and implementing a five-year strategy for the business.
Education and Expertise
Michael Coogan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 2002 to 2006. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master’s degree in Business Administration from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011. Coogan is also certified as a Six Sigma Black Belt, demonstrating his expertise in process improvement and quality management, which he applies in his current role.
Background
Before joining Stepan Company, Michael Coogan worked at United States Steel Corporation as a Quality Engineer from 2006 to 2009. In this position, he focused on quality control processes. He then transitioned to Corn Products International, where he served as a Yield Loss Engineer for nine months in 2010. His diverse background in engineering and quality management has contributed to his current responsibilities in commercial execution.
Management and Strategy
In his role as Commercial Director, Michael Coogan prioritizes technical and product development resources based on business requirements. He is responsible for approving and prioritizing key capital expenditures to align with the strategic needs of the Rigid Polyester Polyols business. His leadership in crafting and executing long-term strategies is essential for the growth and success of the division.