Thomas Hartle

Chief Technology Officer at SACO AEI Polymers

Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States

About Thomas Hartle

Thomas Hartle is Chief Technology Officer at SACO AEI Polymers. Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin, United States.

Growth-Driven Business Leader | Strategy, Marketing & Product Leadership in Specialty Chemicals, Materials & B2B Manufacturing I am a strategic business leader with a proven track record of driving growth, optimizing product portfolios, and leading high-performing teams in specialty chemicals, materials, and B2B manufacturing. My diverse background—spanning sales, product management, marketing, and R&D - allows me to bridge commercial and technical teams to turn ideas into profitable business outcomes. I am passionate about: Aligning Strategy with Execution - Developing winning business, market, and go-to-market strategies that translate into tangible success. Portfolio Optimization & Growth - Driving new product introductions, rationalizations, and lifecycle management to maximize profitability. Data-Driven Decision Making - Leveraging insights to steer business direction, improve focus, and enhance execution. Challenging the Status Quo to Drive Change - Influencing leaders and organizations to embrace new approaches that unlock value. Key Wins Include: Secured a $30M CAPEX investment to drive specialty growth. Led a high-impact NPI initiative, delivering $50M in revenue within 15 months post-launch. Established a data insights team with 300+ active users, driving better decision-making across the commercial organization. Transformed portfolio management practices to improve profitability and market success. I thrive in mid-sized, agile organizations that prioritize integrity, collaboration, and results-driven execution. If you’re looking for a leader who blends strategy, execution, and innovation to create business success, let’s connect! Email: Mobile:

Skills

  • Portfolio Optimization
  • Strategic Marketing

Additional experience

  • Director of Innovation

    SACO AEI Polymers

    June 2025 – May 2026

Education

  • Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Penn State University
  • Product Management, University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business