Raymond H. Glaser, Ph.D.
Vice President

Ray has over twenty years of experience with a strong background in the materials industry; beginning in product development and new product commercialization, moving through application development and marketing, to new venture and business development.  Ray understands the industry from the chemistry through manufacturing and customer application. He combines a strategic business view with an understanding of the science of materials.

For the past five years, Ray has been Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development, at Hexion Specialty Chemicals, Inc.  During his tenure, the company evolved from Borden Chemical Inc., a $1.5 billion business that was predominately North American and had a relatively narrow product and technology footprint, to Hexion Specialty Chemicals Inc., a $5 billion plus (soon to be > $10 billion) global materials company with a diversified product and technology base.  This evolution was accomplished, as an Apollo portfolio company, through a series of strategic acquisitions targeted to create a diversified, synergistic portfolio.

Ray's primary strength is developing strategies to profitably exploit opportunities in the materials sector.  He brings an ability to understand the business potential of science.  Ray has brought his vision and capabilities to boards of directors on which he is serving/has served:  World Kitchen Inc., The Formaldehyde Council and The Composite Panel Association.  Prior to joining Borden Chemical, Ray held a variety of technology, commercial and management positions with GE, DSM, AlliedSignal/Honeywell and W. R. Grace Co.

Ray holds a degree in B.S. Chemistry from Marquette University; MSc Chemistry from The Florida State University; and a Ph.D. in Materials Engineering Science from Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University.