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Rick Tolin

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President, Lubrizol Advanced Materials at The Lubrizol Corporation
📍 Brecksville, Ohio, United States

As President of Lubrizol Advanced Materials, Rick Tolin directs strategy with expertise in specialty chemicals, P&L management, and M&A. He has driven global growth within the company since 1993, building on his foundation of dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Notre Dame and St. Josephs College.

Rick is deeply committed to philanthropy, particularly supporting cancer patients through the "Look Good Feel Better" foundation, a passion fueled by personal family experiences. He has served for many years on the board of the Personal Care Products Council to advance this cause and is a donor to local Cleveland-area schools.

His leadership led Lubrizol to be the first raw ingredient supplier ever honored by the BeautyCares DreamBall for supporting cancer patients.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
President, Lubrizol Advanced Materials
Location
Brecksville, Ohio, United States
Personality Overview

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Curious But Skeptical
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Friendly But Slow

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Priorities

Topics Rick cares about

Strategic Acquisitions
He led the recent acquisition of Avid Product Development to enhance 3D printing capabilities and deliver greater value to customers.
Materials Innovation
Champions innovation in advanced materials and specialty chemicals to create solutions that improve lives, a core part of Lubrizol's mission.
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Career

Work history

6-2016 - 11-2022
President, Lubrizol Advanced Materials
The Lubrizol Corporation
3-2011 - 6-2016
Vice President/General Manager, Personal and Home Care
The Lubrizol Corporation
9-2010 - 3-2011
General Manager, Personal and Home Care
The Lubrizol Corporation
11-2009 - 8-2010
Global Business Director, Noveon Consumer Specialties
The Lubrizol Corporation
2008 - 2010
Director of Sales, Americas, Europe, Middle East & Africa
The Lubrizol Corporation
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