John Midea

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Senior Vice President, Global Operations at PolyOne

Greater Cleveland, United States

Overview

John Midea is the Senior Vice President of Global Operations and Process Improvement at Avient, where he leads initiatives in manufacturing, safety, and acquisition integration. His career includes CEO and COO roles at various manufacturing firms, showcasing his expertise in business turnarounds and strategic growth. He earned a BS from the United States Naval Academy and an MBA from Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management.

His connection to the United States Naval Academy is a significant part of his background, having earned a Bachelor of Science in Marine Engineering. He appears to maintain connections with fellow alumni, reflecting a lasting affiliation with the institution and its network outside of his direct corporate responsibilities.

Unique Fact: He began his career with a degree in Marine Engineering from the United States Naval Academy before moving into corporate leadership.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

Imaginative

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Operational Excellence
He leads Avient's global operational excellence initiatives, including manufacturing process improvement, Lean Six Sigma training, and global sourcing and logistics.
M&A Integration
His role explicitly includes acquisition integration. He was appointed Integration Leader for PolyOne's major acquisition of Clariant Masterbatch in 2020.
Manufacturing Leadership
His career includes executive P&L experience as CEO of Resco Products and COO of Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions, focusing on manufacturing and growth.

Media Appearances

PolyOne Announces Leadership Appointments. Featured in PR Newswire

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PolyOne Hires John Midea As Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Process Improvement. Featured in Coatings World

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Work History

2-2015
Senior Vice President, Global Operations at PolyOne
8-2012 - 10-2014
Chief Executive Officer at Resco Products, Inc.
6-2008 - 7-2012
President & Chief Operating Officer at Ennis Traffic Safety Solutions
11-2005 - 6-2008
Vice President at The Valspar Corporation
1-2002 - 10-2005
General Manager at The Valspar Corporation

Education

1997 - 1999
MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
1983 - 1987
BS from United States Naval Academy

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Exp : 26 Location : Greater Cleveland, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Senior Vice President, Global Operations at PolyOne
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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