Vice President, Global Business Leader

About Morgan Latif

Morgan Latif is an executive search and leadership development consultancy specializing in outcome-focused recruitment. We collaborate with companies spanning Medical Technology & Healthcare, Packaging, Chemicals & Specialty Materials, Consumer, and Industrial Technology sectors to identify leaders who deliver measurable business impact and sustainable performance.

Position Overview

We are assisting a prominent specialty chemical company in recruiting a Vice President-level executive to oversee a global business segment while leading US operations. This role offers the chance to steward a strategically vital portfolio, foster growth, steer commercial strategy, and spearhead innovation within a global organizational framework based in Houston, Texas.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct global business strategy and implement market initiatives in the US for the designated business area.
• Promote profitable expansion through strategic commercial planning, customer engagement, and market growth.
• Enhance innovation pipelines to bolster future growth prospects.
• Forge strategic collaborations with clients in energy, oil & gas, and chemical sectors.
• Convert market demands into innovative solutions that add value.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate high-achieving teams within a global matrix structure.
• Collaborate closely with commercial, technical, operations, and functional teams to achieve business goals.

Candidate Profile

• Extensive leadership experience managing global businesses with comprehensive profit and loss accountability.
• Expertise in specialty chemicals, advanced materials, energy solutions, oil & gas chemicals, or associated industries.
• Proven track record of driving growth, organizational transformation, and commercial excellence.
• Experience in cultivating innovation-driven growth platforms and launching new market solutions.
• Strong influencing skills with senior leadership and ability to lead effectively in complex international contexts.

Additional Information

This opportunity is ideal for a seasoned executive seeking to influence strategy, develop teams, and deliver sustained value within a leading global chemical company. Location for this role is onsite in Houston, Texas.

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications, not all candidates will receive individual responses; however, each submission will be thoroughly reviewed and those closely matching criteria will be contacted.