Roudabeh Heshmatazad will bring invaluable expertise to assist ChemQuest clients in identifying and developing strategies that prioritise long-term profitable growth.
The ChemQuest Group, a global consulting firm specialising in bespoke business strategy and optimisation, technology acceleration, market intelligence, and M&A advisory services within the specialty materials sector, is delighted to announce the appointment of Roudabeh (Rudi) Heshmatazad as a director.
Heshmatazad is a strategic and visionary business leader with decades of experience in transforming consumer insights into innovative, market-leading products. Renowned for her ability to build and expand portfolios through a profound understanding of market dynamics, data analytics, and consumer behaviour, she excels at fostering cross-functional collaboration across R&D, marketing, and operations to deliver impactful and scalable solutions.
“With over 25 years in the chemical industry, I have been fortunate to lead innovation, product development, and business growth across categories spanning consumer goods, coatings, and specialty materials. During my time at BEHR, I worked closely with the ChemQuest team to explore strategic opportunities beyond our core business. Together, we built a strong M&A pipeline and evaluated adjacent markets. Through this collaboration, I also got to know Dan, whose consumer-first mindset and thoughtful, human-centred leadership left a lasting impression. I am excited to now join a team that brings such depth, clarity, and impact to clients navigating technology development, market expansion, and transformative growth,” has stated Roudabeh Heshmatazad.
Throughout her career, Roudabeh Heshmatazad has held numerous roles at BEHR Paint Co., including senior product formulation chemist, product marketing manager, and senior manager of new business development, before joining Bosch Home Appliances Corp. as senior manager of consumer-driven innovation and new business development. Most recently, she served as director of new business exploration and product innovation at Delta Faucet and is also the founder and CEO of RAIRE Chocolate, a luxury premium nutraceutical chocolate brand. Heshmatazad holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from Azad Tehran University, an MBA from DeVry University, and a business strategy certification from Harvard Business School Online.
“We are thrilled to welcome Rudi to the ChemQuest team. In today’s challenging economic and geopolitical environment, our clients are seeking expert guidance on how best to navigate evolving complexities. With her extensive and diverse experience, Rudi will provide invaluable expertise in helping our clients identify and develop strategies that prioritise long-term profitable growth,” has added Daniel Murad, CEO of ChemQuest.
About The ChemQuest Group
The ChemQuest Group, Inc. is highly regarded by raw material suppliers, formulators, end users, and financial investors for its value creation. ChemQuest offers four key service pillars: Business Strategy & Transformation; M&A Advisory Services; Operational Excellence; and Technology Development through the ChemQuest Technology Institute and ChemQuest Powder Coating Research. Its cross-functional team comprises former senior managers from major manufacturers, business owners, and senior technical managers, including PhD scientists, all with a minimum of 25 years’ experience in specialty chemicals.