Hello, I'm Garrett Bernard
Business development leader working with aerospace materials, specialty chemical, and advanced technology companies to create strategic market plans, grow new segments, and analyze commercialization opportunities
Based in Boston
About Me
Passionate about finding product-market fit, executing go-to-market strategy, and building physical technical products for evolving industries
Professional Background
With a background in materials chemistry, market development, business strategy, and operations management, I have built a career helping companies in advanced materials, composites, and chemical technologies find opportunity in competitive global markets.
I specialize in segment analysis, commercialization strategy, and technical go-to-market planning for innovation-driven organizations. My extensive industry experience brings a unique perspective shaped by years of technical analysis and business execution with startups, emerging small businesses, and multinational public companies.
Strategic Planning
Creating comprehensive market plans and growth strategies for specialty chemical and advanced technology companies.
Market Development
Identifying and developing new market segments while analyzing commercialization opportunities for innovation-driven organizations.
Growth and BizDev
Building new relationships with target segment companies to rapidly grow and adapt technical offerings to meet performance demands.
Key Expertise Areas
Core competencies in business development and market strategy for advanced technology companies
Strategic Market Planning
Developing comprehensive market entry strategies and growth plans for specialty chemical companies.
Commercialization Strategy
Guiding innovation-driven organizations through technical go-to-market planning and execution.
Advanced Materials Focus
Deep expertise in composites, specialty chemicals, and advanced technology sectors with global market perspective.
Experience
Director, Business Development
Specialty Materials
Leading strategic market planning and business development initiatives for specialty chemical and advanced technology companies. Responsible for identifying new market segments, analyzing commercialization opportunities, and driving revenue growth.
Market Development Manager, Coatings and Corporate Innovation
Eastman Chemical
Managed market development initiatives in coating and polyester segments while supporting corporate innovation efforts. Focused on technical go-to-market planning and commercialization strategy for advanced materials and new program conception.
Operations Manager
Deposition Technology Innovations
Led technician staff to manufacture vacuum-coated thin films for solar reflectors, transparent conductors, and electronics applications for North American, Asia-Pacific, and European markets. Metal and ceramic coatings served both contract R&D services and commercial product lines.
Personal Interests
Outside of work, I enjoy pursuing activities that challenge me and keep me engaged
Aviation
Flying is a passion.
Aircraft Experience:
C172 • SR-20 • SR-22
The Great Outdoors
Hiking and exploring with my two Brittany spaniels, wife, and son.
We met in Bozeman, Montana.
Continuous Learning
Always reading, always learning. Currently interested in aviation history and business strategy.
Recent Reads:
- • "The Fly Girls Revolt" by Eileen Bjorkman
- • "Birdmen" by Lawrence Goldstone
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