MacDermid Graphics Solutions appoints SVP/GM

Galloway is responsible for the global MacDermid Graphics Solutions business and is charged with ‘leading the organization to continued success’, the company said in a statement announcing her appointment.

With over 20 years of global commercial leadership and senior management experience, MacDermid said Galloway brings a wealth of knowledge to both its Graphics Solutions and Performance Solutions businesses. Prior to joining MacDermid Graphics Solutions, Galloway worked with FMC Corporation for eight years in commercial and management roles. She then spent 12 years with Kemin Industries, a specialty chemicals manufacturer, in a series of senior management roles with increasing responsibilities, including the serving as global president of Kemin’s Food Technology business. She also held the position of CEO for Universal Cold Storage and Pasteurization, a service company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia offering high pressure processing and cold storage services for the food industry. Most recently, Galloway was global director of marketing and strategy for JM Huber Corporation.

She will report to Scot Benson, president of MacDermid Performance Solutions, who described Galloway as a, ‘very dynamic, hands-on leader with a proven track record of success.

‘She is a well-known and highly regarded sales and marketing executive with a wealth of experience leading global technology businesses. I am very happy to welcome Melanie to our management team,’ said Benson.

Galloway commented: ‘MacDermid’s history and leadership in providing photopolymer and newspaper plate technology is extensive with a rich innovation pipeline to continue growth and advancements for our customers.’