Building a Team for Success: How Verdant is Approaching Sustainable Growth - Ep. 123

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Successfully navigating a newly-formed company’s first years comes with challenges and opportunities in business systems, workforce development, and sustainable manufacturing.  Listen and learn as Victoria Meyer speaks with John Foley, CEO of Verdant Specialty Solutions about solidifying the business in its first two years, then building a platform for growth.

John discusses leading the acquisition and integration of multiple businesses in the chemical sector. With a focus on building a strong team, implementing sustainable practices, and leveraging technology, John has brought Verdant to new heights of success. Having recently acquired a specialty oxide plant and a range of businesses, John shares his insights on workforce development, strategic acquisitions, and the importance of balancing commercial strategy with team-building efforts.

Learn more about the following topics this week:

• Verdant 1.0 - buying and integrating the 3 businesses, standing up a back office, implementing an ERP system, and safety and compliance
• Introduction of Verdant 2.0 - growth strategy
• Identifying what's really creating value for your customers
• How Verdant is navigating an uncertain economy
• Sustainable Manufacturing
• Maximizing the Potential of a state of the art specialty chemical plant
• Finding Business success in teamwork

Victoria and John chat about the importance of sustainable manufacturing and the potential to strengthen a smaller chemical company’s technology capabilities through external acquisitions. Join them as they uncover the secrets to building a successful chemical company on The Chemical Show.

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