Job Description:
Shape the Future of Global AdTech Growth
We are seeking a senior global business leader to drive the growth and transformation of our AdTech business worldwide. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape a scalable global platform, deliver significant revenue and profit growth, and build the foundation for long‑term success across APAC, the US, and EMEA.
Operating at the intersection of commercial leadership, technical depth, and operational excellence, this position requires the ability to lead across functions and regions, turning strategy into execution while navigating complex global environments.
If you are a seasoned semiconductor industry leader with strong commercial instincts, operational perspective, and a global mindset, this role provides the scale, influence, and challenge to match your ambition.
Your Role & Impact
Business Growth & Strategy
You will lead the global AdTech business with full accountability for growth and profitability. This includes driving global business expansion, leading business model changes where strategic and economic rationale supports it, and evaluating M&A opportunities on a case‑by‑case basis.
A critical part of the role is establishing or upgrading production bases in strategic locations such as Taiwan, Korea, or the US, ensuring the business is positioned for long‑term scalability and resilience.
Commercial & Market Leadership
You will lead the global commercial organization, including sales and marketing teams, to expand the customer base across APAC, the US, and EMEA. Leveraging an existing network within the APAC semiconductor ecosystem, you will accelerate global market entry and deal closure.
You will define pricing strategies, set contract terms, and establish clear account prioritization to ensure disciplined and profitable commercial execution.
R&D & Technical Oversight
Working closely with R&D teams, you will align chemical product development with evolving customer node requirements. Success in this role requires a deep understanding of chemical applications within semiconductor manufacturing and the ability to translate technical capability into customer value.
Cross‑Functional Integration
Drawing on experience in areas such as supply chain management, JV operations, or manufacturing, you will optimize cost, quality, and supply resilience. You will align closely with regional leaders in APAC and the US to ensure global consistency and strong cross‑regional collaboration.
Leadership & Culture
You will lead a team of senior commercial and R&D leaders, setting a strong sense of urgency, accountability, and results orientation. You will foster a self‑directed, high‑ownership culture that supports both performance and long‑term capability building.
What You Bring
Experience & Background
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry
- Strong understanding of chemical applications in semiconductor manufacturing
- Experience across at least two distinct functional areas, which may include:
- Commercial (sales and marketing)
- Supply chain management
- JV or partnership operations
- Manufacturing or Production
- R&D
- Minimum 10 years of people leadership experience, including managing managers
- Proven experience leading businesses or teams across APAC and the US
- Established and strong network within the global semiconductor ecosystem, including customers, suppliers, and industry bodies
Personal Attributes
You are self‑driven, operate with a strong sense of urgency, and are comfortable working with minimal supervision in complex, global environments.
Education & Language
- Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
- MBA or advanced technical degree is strongly preferred
- Fluent in English; Mandarin or Korean is preferred depending on base location
Additional Locations:
Huntsman Campus, Shanghai, SeoulSkills Required
- Minimum 10 years of experience in the semiconductor industry
- Strong understanding of chemical applications in semiconductor manufacturing
- Experience across at least two distinct functional areas including commercial, supply chain, JV operations, manufacturing, or R&D
- Minimum 10 years of people leadership experience
- Proven experience leading businesses across APAC and the US
- Established network within the global semiconductor ecosystem
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or Materials Science
- MBA or advanced technical degree
- Fluency in English, Mandarin or Korean preferred
Huntsman Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Huntsman Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Huntsman Corporation.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage (medical/dental/vision) and EAP are consistently described as solid, with multiple plan options cited. Strong health benefits are frequently highlighted as a relative strength in the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with employer contributions and equity through a stock incentive plan, with legacy pension arrangements for some groups. Retirement features are repeatedly referenced as a positive component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, holidays, and floating days are described as good to very good in many roles. Vacation accrual is said to increase with seniority in some locations.
Huntsman Corporation Insights
What We Do
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2019 revenues of approximately $7 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. We view our customers as valued partners. That’s why we believe in a collaborative approach to client relations and work directly with our customers to develop new chemical components that meet their unique needs. Our dedication to our customers is matched only by our dedication to the environment. As part of our commitment to bettering the industry, we strive to operate safe, clean, efficient facilities in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. This means actively seeking opportunities to leverage our resources to assist those in need around the world. It’s all part of our growth-driven approach, which reflects the spirit of free enterprise and is centered on creating mutual benefits for customers, employees, suppliers and the communities where we work.
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