Luis Ize Ludlow

As a seasoned Chemical Industry General Manager, I am eager to lead Honeywell's Advanced Materials business and drive growth in a diverse portfolio that includes Fluorine Products, Additives, Research Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Healthcare Packaging, and Performance Fibers. In this role, I am responsible for the following: Developing and executing a high-growth region strategy to achieve double-digit revenue growth over a 5-year strategic plan. Implementing a new leadership structure to foster high-performance teams across the region. Leading and motivating cross-functional teams to meet and exceed business goals and customer expectations. Developing and maintaining strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for business objectives. Continuously evaluating and optimizing business processes to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. Implementing sustainability projects to drive environmentally responsible operations. Establishing and fostering diversity and inclusion networks to promote a supportive and inclusive work environment. Focusing on ESG initiatives to drive responsible and sustainable business practices in LATAM.

As part of the Board of this JV, I am responsible for driving the strategic direction and growth of QUIMOBÁSICOS, ensuring alignment with the broader business objectives of CYDSA and Honeywell. My focus is on developing and executing a comprehensive business strategy that leverages our market-leading position to drive growth, enhance operational efficiency, and deliver exceptional value to our customers and stakeholders. QUIMOBÁSICOS is a strategic joint venture between CYDSA and Honeywell, positioned as a leader in the production and commercialization of refrigerant gases and related products in Mexico. As the sole manufacturer in the country of refrigerant gases, QUIMOBÁSICOS offers a comprehensive product line under the brand Genetron® that serves a diverse range of markets including refrigeration, air conditioning, foaming gases, and propellants, both domestically and in key export markets such as Latin America and the US. In addition to refrigerant gases, QUIMOBÁSICOS has a proven track record in the production of precision cleaning agents, gases for medicinal use, and precursors for the fluoropolymer industry, among other products.

Architect of new business strategies and engaged leader of high performance teams, business growth enabler. Align global, regional and country objectives to ensure consistency in the market, Champion sustainability and innovation projects to position DOW as a leader in the infrastructure industry. Manage 5 business units with annual revenue of more than 130 MMUSD. Deliver double digit growth over the last 2 years with improvements across the P&L. P&L responsibility for the region. Leader of 10 direct reports with accountability of cross functional team. Lead sustainable housing initiative and sustainability network. Develop long term plan and ensure organizational alignment. B2B expertise across industrial segments

Define regional strategy to maximize business profitability for 2 business units across Latin America. Ensure sales teams, marketing, logistics and operations understand the strategy and work as a high performance team. Create pricing strategy and ensure implementation across the region. Accountable for sales of 129 MMUSD. P&L Responsibility for the region.

Lead the customer service organization for Latin America for more than 14 business units, and sales over 7 billion USD. Direct people management responsibility of 20 with second level reporting of more than 250 employees. Optimize resources in line with business strategy. Lead SAP implementation for the Order to Cash processes. Align business and functional objectives to achieve best in class operations