Richard Chang, President & CEO

Richard Chang was appointed in 2022 as President and CEO of SDC Technologies with a focus on continuing SDC’s technology global leadership and growth of the company’s diversified industry market base for best-in-class high-performance coating systems.

Richard joined SDC Technologies in 2010, having most recently served as Chief Operating and Financial Officer for SDC Technologies, and General Manager of FSI Coating Technologies, a wholly-owned subsidiary of SDC; with responsibility for all aspects of global business strategies and operations.

Prior to joining SDC and FSI, Richard held several Director level positions at Valspar Corporation as Director of Business Development, Operations, Quality and Technology. A 25- year veteran of the specialty chemicals industry, Richard has delivered significant revenue and operating profit growth in a wide variety of global markets and industries.

Richard holds a Bachelor’s of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada and an MBA (with honors and distinction) from Southern Methodist University (Cox) in Dallas, TX.

James White, Chief Financial Officer

James White is the Chief Financial Officer for SDC Technologies and is responsible for all aspects of global finance, IT, legal and business support activities.

Prior to joining SDC Technologies in 2007, James worked in both public and private accounting.  He has more than 20 years of experience within the coatings industry.

James holds a Bachelor of Business in Accounting from California Polytechnic University, Pomona.  He also maintains his Certificate of Public Accounting from California.

Masanori Iwazumi, President of SDC Technologies, Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.

Masanori Iwazumi is the President of SDC Technologies Asia Pacific. In this capacity, he is responsible for managing all operations including manufacturing, shipping and logistics, customer care, sales and quality assurance for the Asia Pacific region. As an active member of the Executive Leadership Team, Masanori Iwazumi leads SDC’s Asia Pacific operations strategy.

Masanori Iwazumi first joined SDC Technologies in 2008, when Mitsui Chemicals acquired SDC Technologies. Masanori developed Anti-fog products as Team Lead of Product Development, collaborating with the Research & Development function in Mitsui Chemicals. Prior to joining SDC Technologies Asia Pacific in 2018, Masanori was in the Vision Care Material business division of Mitsui Chemicals, where he supported commercialization of new products as well as supporting M&A activities.

Masanori has A Master Degree in Applied Chemistry from the University of Tokyo, Japan.

César Collazo, Vice-President, Global Sales

César Collazo, Group Managing Director (Europe) and Vice President of Strategic Accounts

César Collazo is Group Managing Director for SDC Technologies Europe. In this role, César directs and oversees all aspects of SDC consolidated European business and global strategic accounts.  He is responsible for championing new business development and expanding strategic partnerships to support the development, growth, and governance of customer requirements.

César joined SDC in March 2007 from Wacker Chemie GmbH, where he held the position of General Manager for the Spanish and Portuguese market. In addition he was responsible Key Account Manager for a worldwide active account throughout all business units. Prior to that he was Business Development Manager for Wacker Chemie GmbH within the automotive industry for the German market.

Within this field he holds a patent related to binders for non-woven binders. César holds a German Ph.D. in Organometallic Chemistry as Catalytic Systems.