Edward P. Richards

Current

President & CEO at EPR Consulting Services, LLC

Past

CEO at LiquidPiston, Inc.
CEO at Engine Control Systems Limited
Division President, Engine Control Systems Ltd., Newmarket, ON., Canada at The Lubrizol Corporation

Managing Director, Business Development-Europe at Lubrizol Ltd., Richmond, Surrey, UK
Director, Commercial Development at The Lubrizol Corporation
Business, Marketing & Product Manager positions at The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, OH, USA
Product Manager at The Dexter Corporation, Mogul Division, Chagrin Falls, OH, USA

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Education

Cleveland State University

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Management Consulting

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Edward P. Richards’s Summary

Creative and innovative Accomplished Executive with proven track record leading global Clean Tech/Emissions and Specialty Chemicals and Materials organizations in new business development. Sales & marketing leader and goal-oriented ethical problem solver experienced in building sustainable revenue growth through strategy development, new product introductions and maximizing organizational productivity and effectiveness.

Edward P. Richards’s Specialties:

• Global P&L Management Delivering Accelerated EBITDA Growth
• Strategic & Tactical Business Planning
• New Product Development, Verification & Launch
• Business Turnaround & Change Management
• Sales & Strategic Marketing Expertise
• Organizational Development & Succession Planning
• M&A Identification, Due Diligence and Integration
• Diesel Emissions/Retrofit Subject Matter Expert

Edward P. Richards’s Experience

President & CEO

EPR Consulting Services, LLC

(Management Consulting industry)

March 2009 — Present (10 months)

The primary activities of EPR Consulting Services, LLC are the support of entrepreneurs, emerging technology firms and high growth, early-stage companies by creating strategic market and business plans, identifying strategic partners and financial investors, and assisting their progress in achieving significant goals thereby accelerating performance. The firm concentrates on CleanTech/Emissions, Alternative Energy and Specialty Chemicals and Materials market sectors. The company also augments staff of non-profit venture development organizations, and assists venture capital and private equity firms with deal flow.
CEO

LiquidPiston, Inc.

(Management Consulting industry)

2009 — 2009 (less than a year)
CEO

Engine Control Systems Limited

(Automotive industry)

January 2006 — March 2009 (3 years 3 months)

Engine Control Systems Limited is a leading environmental application engineering company and manufacturer of a full range of verified exhaust emissions control solutions. Globally, the company offers products for OEM, Aftermarket and retrofit markets for the reduction of exhaust emissions from on-highway, non-road and stationary diesel and alternative fuel engines including propane and natural gas.
Division President, Engine Control Systems Ltd., Newmarket, ON., Canada

The Lubrizol Corporation

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; LZ; Chemicals industry)

December 1995 — January 2006 (10 years 2 months)

The Lubrizol Corporation is a $4.5 billion innovative specialty chemical company that produces and supplies technologies that improve the quality and performance of customers' products in the global transportation, industrial and consumer markets. These technologies include lubricant additives for engine oils, other transportation-related fluids and industrial lubricants, as well as fuel additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for personal care products and pharmaceuticals; specialty materials, including plastics technology; and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. Lubrizol's industry-leading technologies in additives, ingredients and compounds enhance the quality, performance and value of customers' products, while reducing their environmental impact.
Managing Director, Business Development-Europe

Lubrizol Ltd., Richmond, Surrey, UK

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; LZ; Chemicals industry)

July 1991 — December 1995 (4 years 6 months)

Managed sales and marketing activities for diversified chemical business units within the European Union market. Spearheaded new business development activities in Eastern Europe and former Soviet Union countries with new sales penetration of over $5 million. Participated in the due diligence process for M&A in new markets that resulted in the acquisition of a niche, coating additive manufacturer in Germany. This early foundation became the cornerstone for an eventual major acquisition for The Lubrizol Corporation that has transformed the business.
Director, Commercial Development

The Lubrizol Corporation

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; LZ; Chemicals industry)

January 1990 — July 1991 (1 year 7 months)

Established several successful new, specialty chemical businesses through a formal commercial development and strategic planning process supporting internal and external growth initiatives. Secured several USA and international patents in mining chemicals applications while launching a new, service-oriented business unit.
Business, Marketing & Product Manager positions

The Lubrizol Corporation, Wickliffe, OH, USA

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; LZ; Chemicals industry)

June 1985 — January 1990 (4 years 8 months)

Worldwide sales and marketing responsibilities in the Process Chemicals and Diversified Products Groups. Launched new specialty chemical additives and penetrated industrial market applications for synthetic fibres, plastics, paints, water treatment and refinery process applications. These areas became niche and foothold markets for future business platforms.
Product Manager

The Dexter Corporation, Mogul Division, Chagrin Falls, OH, USA

(Chemicals industry)

January 1983 — June 1985 (2 years 6 months)

The principal activities of the Dexter Corporation are development and manufacture of precise, reproducible biological and biochemical products used in applications of life sciences discovery, development and production process for research and commercial applications; proprietary formulation and manufacture of long-fiber, wet formed and hydroentangled products, primarily for use in the food packaging, medical and hygiene markets; and the formulation and processing of specialty adhesives, coatings and encapsulants primarily for use in the aerospace and electronics markets.

The Mogul Division is a $200 million global provider of chemicals, equipment and services for commercial, institutional and industrial water treatment applications.

Ensured brand leadership, sales growth and profitability for a major water treatment product line. Established a market position for the company in process industry segments as a step-out from their core business by landing key customer targets.

Edward P. Richards’s Education

Cleveland State University

BS , Chemistry , 1973 — 1978

Activities and Societies:

American Chemical Society Certification

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Edward P. Richards’s Interests:

Global P&L Management International Team Building Strategic & Tactical Planning and Implementation New Product Development and Launch Change & Conflict Management Sales & Marketing Management Expertise Organizational Development M&A Identification, Due Diligence and Integration

Edward P. Richards’s Groups:

American Chemical Society
American Marketing Association
Society of Automotive Engineers
ChemPharma
Earth Day Coalition
Mining Diesel Emissions Conference- Co-Chairman