Hello H***y, I’m J***e, an HR Recruiter at StrategyBrain. I was really impressed by how you and your brother grew H***n M***g from a basement startup into a global leader in adhesive technology. Your track record in product innovation, international expansion, and operational excellence caught my eye. We’re partnering with N***d T***s to find a Chief Innovation Officer for Advanced Adhesive Technologies. In this role, you’d shape global R&D strategy, lead cross-functional teams, and build strategic partnerships to drive the next generation of high-performance adhesives. Would you be open to a brief conversation to explore if this opportunity could be a fit for your background and goals?

Hi H***y, Great to hear, and I’d be happy to dive in this week. I’m available Wednesday between 1:00,3:00 PM ET or Thursday between 9:00,11:00 AM ET,do either of those windows work for a quick 20-minute call? In the meantime, here’s a bit more on the Chief Innovation Officer role at N***d: • Company & Impact , N***d is a global leader in advanced adhesive solutions for aerospace, automotive and electronics, with 500+ employees across five continents. , As CIO, you’d sit on the executive team, directly shaping our R&D roadmap and driving product breakthroughs that keep us at the forefront of the industry. • Core Responsibilities 1. Lead and align global R&D programs to deliver next-generation adhesives and sealants. 2. Head cross-functional teams (product development, manufacturing, quality) to ensure top performance and reliability. 3. Build and nurture strategic partnerships,with key accounts, research institutions and suppliers,to fuel innovation and expand market reach. 4. Champion operational excellence: streamline production processes, optimize the supply chain and manage costs. 5. Foster a culture of innovation: mentor technical teams, promote collaboration and establish best practices. • Why This Matters for You , You’ll leverage your decades of hands-on R&D leadership and global partnership experience to influence product strategy on a worldwide scale. , This role offers a clear path to further executive growth, with direct P&L visibility and the chance to build a high-impact innovation organization. , N***d provides robust resources,dedicated R&D budgets, state-of-the-art labs, strong supplier networks,and a performance-driven rewards package (competitive base, bonus structure, equity upside). Let me know which time works for you, and if you’d like any more detail on the team, budget or growth plans before we chat. Looking forward to our conversation! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi H***y, Great,looking forward to our call tomorrow at 2 PM ET. To give you some context on N***d’s R&D setup: the global R&D organization today counts roughly 70,80 scientists, formulators and engineers spread across three flagship labs (North America, Europe and Asia), plus a handful of regional application teams. The annual R&D budget sits in the low-twenty-million USD range, with an additional discretionary pool set aside each year for collaborative projects, pilot programs and strategic partnerships. We can drill into the exact headcount breakdown and budget line items on our call, but I hope that gives you a solid starting point. Speak with you tomorrow! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi H***y, Happy to give a bit more color. Of N***d’s roughly $22 M annual R&D budget, about 75,80% (≈$16.5,17.5 M) goes toward core lab work,staff, materials, instrumentation and ongoing product programs. The remaining 20,25% (≈$4.5,5.5 M) sits in a discretionary pool for collaborative research, pilot projects and strategic partnerships (universities, key suppliers and customers). We can walk through recent examples of how that pool’s been deployed and explore how your partnership expertise could shape it on our call tomorrow at 2 PM ET. Looking forward to it! Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain

Hi H***y, Sure thing,here are two recent examples of how N***d has tapped into its discretionary pool: 1. Aerospace Composite Sealant Pilot , Partnered with a top-tier aerospace OEM to co-develop a lightweight, high-temperature structural sealant for next-gen composite wing assemblies. , $2.2M in discretionary funding over 12,18 months, including joint lab trials and scale-up support. , Result: 15% weight reduction versus incumbent materials and accelerated certification testing. 2. EV Battery Module Adhesive Collaboration , Teamed with a leading Tier-1 automotive supplier to create a high-performance adhesive for electric-vehicle battery packs, with enhanced thermal cycling resistance. , $1.8M allocated for material R&D, prototype bonding trials, and in-vehicle validation. , Outcome: improved cell-to-cell integrity and streamlined assembly flow on a pilot production line. I’ll be eager to explore how your deep experience in adhesive innovation and strategic partnerships could shape our next wave of discretionary projects when we chat tomorrow at 2 PM ET. Best, J***e HR Recruiter, StrategyBrain