Christopher Booth

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About Christopher Booth

Product leader and general manager specializing in complex, niche markets. Highlights Include:* Launched dozens of profitable products* Achieved 24% growth for 9 years* International Speaker in England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Israel, Japan, China, Singapore, US, Canada* Helped close $925 million acquisition of Gatan by Ametek * Part of leadership team successfully incorporating Gatan into AmetekProduct Leadership: I currently manage a team of products managers who are responsible for dozens of products in industries that ranging from Semiconductors, Nanoscience, Life Science and Pharmaceuticals. Our products consistently maintain market share in their niche markets. We focus on driving a virtuous cycle of innovation -> high customer value -> high margins -> R&D funding -> innovation. In the past year we re-structured our product management team to balance responsibilities and prioritize new growth areas.Customer Focused: I also act as key account manager for our largest customer, helping to maintain a strong relationship and ensuring that our products continue to be included in their new product development roadmap. Agent of Change: I was the first life science product manager in our organization. I helped us transition from engineering led product development to a market driven product development. Broad Technical Knowledge: I have defined market requirements in diverse fields including Chemistry, Catalysis, Nanomaterials, Biochemistry, Drug Development, Semiconductors and Software. As our product management process matures, one of the big successes has been the incorporation of more rigorous financial discipline into the prioritization of our new products.Mergers and Acquisitions: I have been involved in M&A activities both on the buyer side and on the seller side, including the 925 million dollar sale of Gatan to Ametek in 2019. Pre-acquisition I was part of the team pitching the sale to potential buyers. Post-acquisition I was part of the team that transitioned Gatan into the new organization. I continue to craft strategic and financial proposals for future acquisitions.