Marietta, GA. SIMONA AMERICA Group is very pleased to announce the appointment of Karen Brock Amoah to the role of Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development. 

Ms. Amoah brings more than twenty years of experience in global sales and business development to this role, where she will help contribute to and lead growth strategies for each of the three divisions of SIMONA AMERICA Group.

Ms. Amoah will provide strategic insights to support the expansion of revenue in key areas, such as semiconductor equipment manufacturing, thermoforming, recreational, and building markets. Additionally, Ms. Amoah will develop proposals for target acquisitions and identify opportunities for new business ventures.

"As we seek to accelerate growth in North America as well as increase the global reach of our product portfolio, Karen's track record for driving market penetration and implementing performance strategies will position her as a key member of the SIMONA AMERICA Group executive leadership team,” said Adam Mellen, Chief Sales Officer. 

Prior to joining SIMONA AMERICA Group, Ms. Amoah served in a number of senior level positions in sales, strategy, and management for a number of companies including General Electric, ICI, Ashland Chemical, IPS and Sekisui SPI. Ms. Amoah holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. 

"Karen brings a wealth of enthusiasm, experience, and technical knowledge to our management team and we are looking forward to her helping us drive our business development," said Lawrence J. Schorr, Chief Executive Officer. “The SIMONA AMERICA Group will continue to internally develop and promote as well as recruit high-level talent to this fast growing and highly profitable division of SIMONA AG,” Schorr added.

Ms. Amoah will officially join the SIMONA AMERICA Group as Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development on June 3, 2019.