Richard Chapman Email Address

Sales and Marketing Executive and Vice President and Business Development and General Manager and Consumer Products

CaesarStone is the original quartz surface manufacturer. The company is headquartered in Southern California with divisions in Los Angeles, CA| San Francisco, CA| San Diego, CA| Seattle, WA| Miami, FL and New York, NY. We also have independent distributors across the country to serve our customers across the country. With two state-of-the-art production sites and four fully automated production lines, CaesarStone has an annual capacity of over 2 million square meters (over 20 million square feet). Our brand new second plant utilizes cutting-edge techniques and the latest technologies available, doubling capacity and increasing the possibilities for technological advancement. With a continuous proactive approach to producing over 40 innovative colors and textures CaesarStone consistently provides a premium quartz surface with remarkable style and endurance - complementing an design application, from classic to contemporary. Nonporous, stain, scratch and heat resistant and backed by a residential lifetime warranty, CaesarStone is the ideal surface for kitchens, vanities and more. CaesarStone has earned the respected Good Housekeeping Seal from Good Housekeeping Research Institute in addition to ISO 14001 (environmental management system), ISO 9002 (quality management standard) and NSF (public health and safety) certification. CaesarStone was also the exclusive surface of project7ten, one of the few Platinum LEED homes in the country.

Telephone 309 831 9020 Email: rjchapman66@gmail.com Successful Sales and Marketing Vice President / General Manager with International experience. A strategic thinker that can transition quickly into execution mode. Utilizes a flair for product innovation, sales execution and new business development to turnaround businesses, brands and categories. Extensive experience in the consumer product industry. Possesses a deep understanding of Big Box retail in the US and Canada. Successful in linking Durable and FMCG companies to collaborate under successful licensing arrangements. Has an open, transparent style that is effective at C Suite level but is also effective at managing, leading and mentoring successful teams and individuals. Specialties: Product development, New business development,Category management, digital marketing and Brand licensing. Deep understanding of Big Box retail and Independent dealer channel.Ability to collaborate successfully with Vice Presidents,Presidents and other Senior Sales and Marketing personnel.