David Johnson
About David Johnson
David Johnson serves as the Global Business Director for Colour Pigments and Timber Treatments at Venator Materials Plc, a position he has held since 2019. With extensive experience in various leadership roles across Europe and the UK, he has contributed significantly to the industry and manages a global sales team generating $400 million in revenue.
Work at Venator Materials
David Johnson serves as the Global Business Director for Colour Pigments and Timber Treatments at Venator Materials Plc. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's operations in the UK, specifically in the NorthEast region. In this role, he manages a global sales team that generates $400 million in revenues. Additionally, he oversees 12 manufacturing plants located across Europe, China, Australia, and the United States, ensuring efficient production and distribution of products.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before joining Venator Materials, David Johnson held several significant positions in various companies. He worked as the Commercial Director for the EMEA region in the Master Batch Division from 2013 to 2015 in Brussels, Belgium. Prior to that, he served as the European Managing Director at Perrite from 2010 to 2013 in Cheshire, UK. His extensive career includes roles at market-leading companies such as Smith & Nephew and Low & Bonar, where he worked in various supply chain roles from 1986 to 1998.
Leadership and Management Roles
David Johnson has held multiple leadership positions throughout his career. He was the CEO of Jindal Films for six months in Luxembourg from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he served as the UK Managing Director at a previous company while concurrently acting as Vice President and Business Unit Director for the Master Batch Division from 2015 to 2016. His experience also includes being the Managing Director at Doeflex Vitapol from 2007 to 2010 and the UK General Manager at Closure Systems International from 2003 to 2007.
Education and Qualifications
David Johnson studied at the University of Lincolnshire & Humberside, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business Studies from 1992 to 1997. He also attended Wakefield District College, achieving a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business & Finance from 1987 to 1989. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his extensive career in business management and leadership.
Chairmanship and Joint Ventures
In addition to his role at Venator Materials, David Johnson acts as the Chairman of the Viance joint venture, which is a collaboration between Venator and DuPont/IFF. This position highlights his involvement in strategic partnerships and his commitment to fostering collaborative efforts within the industry.