CHRYSO and GCP - gb&d magazine

Chryso, part of Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals, is a global leader in sustainable construction solutions. With a team of 3,000 experts worldwide, they develop cutting-edge admixtures and additives to tackle the toughest challenges in the concrete and cement industry. From scientists to commercial teams, Chryso delivers tailored solutions and fosters long-lasting relationships that catalyze innovation and success. Their solutions not only enhance customers’ competitive edge, but also significantly reduces their carbon footprint and improves material performance, helping to build a better future, for both people and the planet.

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Lisa Barnard

Lisa Barnard is sustainability and customer engagement program manager for Chryso. She is a regular presenter on sustainability and has deep knowledge in corporate sustainability issues, life cycle analysis, environmental product declarations, UN Sustainable Development Goals, and green building standards/certification programs.

Riccardo Stoppa

Riccardo Stoppa is the global marketing manager of the cement additives division at Chryso. He holds a master’s in industrial chemistry from the University of Milan and an MBA from the SDA Bocconi School of Management. Riccardo has contributed to the development and launch of new technologies and products like the CO2ST® reducer, Tavero® VM and innovative services like the GCP DASH® real-time product selection application. GCP chemical additives enable cement and concrete customers to improve the strength and quality of their products. The company takes a holistic approach to tackling CO2 reduction, bringing together chemical research, experienced technical support, lab and field testing, advanced chemistry, and technology to ensure new chemistries they develop bring strength, savings, and sustainability to customers.

Jason Straka

Jason Straka is a VERIFI product manager at Chryso. He has worked with VERIFI for the last seven years covering Central Concrete Supply in the Bay Area. Straka manages the utilization and value extraction from GCP’s VERIFI in-transit concrete management system. Prior experience includes 15 years in the ready mix industry in various roles including quality control, sales, and operations.

Cameron Provost

Cameron Provost is the Ductilcrete project operations manager at Chryso.

Andrew Carmichael

As mid-south district manager for Chryso North America, Drew Carmichael works with concrete producers by offering support and products that make their product offerings better. He is responsible for Concrete Admixtures sales and related activities in Ready Mix, Precast and Specialty Concrete (UHPC) with emphasis on value added concrete mix design development, troubleshooting and admixture optimization for existing and potential future customers. He oversees the sales related activities in Tennessee, Kentucky, and West Virginia. His responsibility includes managing the sales team and ensuring customer satisfaction.