Chem-Trend
Amanda Pugh has extensive work experience in various leadership roles within the chemical and manufacturing industry. Amanda is currently the Vice President of Marketing and Technology at Chem-Trend, where they have been since 2019. Prior to that, they were the Director of Global Manufacturing at Chem-Trend from 2019 to 2023.
Before joining Chem-Trend, Amanda worked at Presidium USA, INC. as the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) in 2019.
From 2009 to 2019, Amanda held several positions at Chem-Trend, including Director of North American Sales, Business Development Director for Rubber and Composites, and Business Development Director for Polyurethane.
Amanda also gained experience at Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership as a Supply Chain Manager for Chemicals and Services from 2008 to 2009 and as a Supplier Development Manager from 2006 to 2008.
Amanda started their career at DuPont in 1999 as a Group Leader for Honda Products, where they worked until 2006.
Amanda Pugh earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Wayne State University, where they attended from 1995 to 1999. Later, they pursued their Master's in Business Administration, specializing in Strategy and Marketing, at the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business, from 2006 to 2009.
Chem-Trend
Chem-Trend is a leader in delivering innovative, value-adding solutions that improve quality, reduce costs and boost productivity for molding and casting operations around the world. Our network of industry experts work onsite with customers and in our advanced laboratories to resolve manufacturing challenges. Our technology portfolio includes a wide variety of high-performance release agents and related processing aids used in the die casting, polyurethane, rubber, tire, composites, thermoplastics and wood composite industries. With offices and manufacturing sites in North America, South America, Asia and Europe, Chem-Trend is a local partner to customers wherever they do business. As a member of the Freudenberg Group, Chem-Trend can also leverage vast innovation, supply chain and financial resources to better serve industry. We embrace the group’s “Guiding Principles” to deliver exceptional value to our customers, lead our sustainable business practices and build a culture dedicated to ethical conduct and respect for our employees.