Gary Conkling

Gary Conkling is an experienced business leader currently serving as Business Manager at Stepan Company, with a focus on leadership, P&L accountability, and strategic growth planning. Previously, Gary held positions such as Sales and Distribution Manager at Gantrade Europe Ltd, where responsibilities included sales and marketing management, financial oversight, and strategic initiatives. Gary's career also features significant roles at Rockwood Additives Limited as Business Manager, where Gary managed global business operations for specialty chemicals, and at Laporte Plc. as Sales Manager, overseeing export sales in various regions. Early career experience includes product management roles in fine and specialty chemicals at Chemitrade Ltd and Merck (BDH) Chemicals. Educational credentials include an MBA from Middlesex Business School, a Grosses Sprachdiplom in German from Goethe Institut London, and a BSc in Chemistry from the University of Exeter.