Tries hard but lousy leadership - Vice President Finance Univar Solutions Employee Review

3.0
6 Feb 2015
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Pros

Big stable company with industry leading reputation. Not going anywhere. Many good people who try hard.

Cons

Many people who don't recognize the need for change as "they have always done it this way". Culture is stagnant and rudderless as leadership has been very volatile. Not a metrics driven organization, no accountability and therefor no ability to make progress. PE owned and trying to go public so with a lack of process capability to drive change have become "penny pinchers" and has randomly RIF'd people.

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Cons

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2.0
26 Mar 2026
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Pros

Exposure to large, high-value accounts and complex operational challenges. The role builds resilience quickly and provides strong experience in account management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. There is a high level of ownership in day-to-day responsibilities, which can accelerate skill development for those who are self-driven.

Cons

Since the acquisition by Apollo, the work environment has noticeably declined. While new processes were introduced, leadership often did not take the time to fully understand or follow them, creating confusion and inconsistency across teams. Employees who raised questions or tried to improve processes were not always received positively, which discouraged feedback and innovation. There is also a lack of alignment between departments, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and added pressure on employees managing critical accounts. Workloads are frequently excessive without adequate support, contributing to burnout and turnover. Compensation does not consistently reflect the level of responsibility and workload expected, which further impacts morale and retention. Overall, the organization feels reactive rather than structured, and direction has become increasingly unclear.

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