Commercialization Team
Javier Castro
Javier Castro is the VP/GM of Perimeter Solutions’ EMEA Fire Safety Business. Javier entered the fire protection industry in 2001, when he joined AUXQUIMIA and led product development efforts in the Research and Development department. Javier assumed the role of Director of Research & Development in 2006, overseeing new product development, product certification and technology innovations. With the integration of AUXQUIMIA in ICL Group in 2014, he assumed the role of General Manager. Javier holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from Oviedo University (Spain).
Candace Galbraith
Candace Galbraith worked for more than 23 years in the fire safety business, serving in roles of increasing responsibility for FIRE-TROL® and Perimeter Solutions. Her responsibilities include oversite for Perimeter Solutions’ Canadian facilities, including ESS&H, finance, production, logistics, and human resources. Candace provides input and direction for government contracts, and liaisons with fire safety agencies on all contract aspects. She has a passion for developing members of her team for career advancements. Candace holds a Diploma in Computer Systems and Operations Management (CSOM) from Thompson River University. Outside of work she enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Shannon Horn
Shannon Horn is the Business Director, North America Retardant and Services. He has worked in the fire safety business since 1991. He owned and operated three primary businesses (First Response Fire and Rescue, River City Fabrication and H&S Transport) which supported the fire safety business, including service and equipment support since 2003. Perimeter Solutions acquired these three businesses in March of 2019. Shannon possesses a valuable sense of entrepreneurship, as well as a high level of athletic drive. He competes in triathlons worldwide and is a three-time National Champion and five time All American.
Jean-Luc Kassabian
Jean-Luc Kassabian is Perimeter Solutions’ Wildfire Business Manager for the EMEA region. Jean-Luc has more than 20 years of experience as an industrial engineer, with senior expertise in the field of QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety & Environment), automation, maintenance, services, industrial processes, and international business development. Jean-Luc joined Perimeter Solutions from Titan Aviation, where he most recently served as Senior Performance & Development Engineer. He has extensive experience in after sales, technical support, product development and customer care for various types of heavy-duty, as well as state-of-the-art hi-tech industrial equipment using PLC and sensing devices. In his role as Wildfire Business Manager at our Aix en Provence France facility, Jean-Luc is responsible for managing the international development of Perimeter Solutions’ wildland firefighting business in the EMEA region.
Craig McDonnell
Craig McDonnell is the VP/GM of Perimeter Solutions’ Americas Suppressants and Prevention & Protection. Craig entered the fire protection industry in 2005, and has more than twenty-two years’ combined experience in manufacturing, research & development and product management, having spent his early career in the specialty chemicals industry.
Craig is responsible for leading the global Class B foam business which includes foam concentrates and systems hardware sold under the AUXQUIMIA®, PHOS-CHEK® and SOLBERG® brand names.
Craig is a Six Sigma Black Belt and currently serves on the board of the Fire Fighting Foam Coalition (FFFC). Craig earned a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Technological University, and his MBA from Lake Superior State University.
Herbert Neumann
Herbert Neumann is the Managing Director for Perimeter Solutions DE GmbH, a German subsidiary of the Perimeter Groupe. He has more than 35 years’ experience in the chemical industry, including roles at Hoechst AG and Perimeter Solutions, serving in various senior engineering and production management positions focused on phosphorus and derivatives products. Herbert received his Diploma ingenieur in Chemical Prozess Technology from Cologne Technical University, and he has served several years as a product application specialist in this field.
James Perriss
James Perriss is the VP/GM of Perimeter Solutions’ APAC Fire Safety based in Australia. James entered the fire protection business in 2006, serving in sales, business development and management capacities. He joined Solberg Asia Pacific Pty Ltd in 2011. James progressed from National Sales Manager to General Manager of Solberg Asia Pacific Suppressants in 2015. With the acquisition of Solberg in 2019 and the merger of the PHOS-CHEK® Retardant Business into Perimeter Solutions in 2021, James was appointed as the General Manager and Director for Perimeter Solutions’ Suppressant and Retardant Divisions in the Asia Pacific. James holds a Bachelor of Science Degree with Honours (Geology) from the Faculty of Science and Engineering, The University of Manchester (UK).