Chris Hood

Pioneer
DISC Type : DIS

Regional Supply Chain Director at Croda

Greater Philadelphia, United States

Overview

Chris Hood is a supply chain and manufacturing leader with over 25 years of experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical sectors. Known for his determined work ethic, colleagues describe him as a passionate team player with exceptional leadership. He holds a Bachelor of Science from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and a CPIM certification.

Outside of his extensive professional commitments, Chris is likely a supporter of his alma maters athletic programs. His focus on mentorship and team development suggests an interest in fostering growth in others, both inside and outside the workplace.

Unique fact: He successfully guided a manufacturing plant through a rigorous safety review and restart, achieving zero injuries.

Personality Overview

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

Dynamic But Sincere

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Supply Chain Transformation
His current role focuses on aligning regional execution with global strategy and contributing to initiatives that shape the future of Croda's supply chain.
Manufacturing Safety
As Head of Manufacturing for Ethylene Oxide, he was praised for leading his plant through a critical safety review, ensuring compliance and a restart with zero injuries.
Continuous Improvement
This is a core competency listed in his professional summary and a recurring theme throughout his career in advancing and restructuring business processes.

Media Appearances

Chris has no verified media appearances

Work History

Regional Supply Chain Director at Croda
Head of Manufacturing - EO at Croda
Director of Manufacturing at Siegfried - Expect More
Supply Chain Manager at The Chemours Company
Supply Chain Manager at DuPont

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Exp : N/A Location : Greater Philadelphia, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Regional Supply Chain Director at Croda
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Insights For Selling To Chris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Chris is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Chris

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Chris move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Chris take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Chris

Personality Compatibility


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