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Leading a highly talented technology team in developing new multifunctional diesel and gasoline performance additives based on customer aspirations and requirements. Co-ordinating fast changing priorities driven by R&D initiatives, manufacturing/process changes and customer tenders ensuring due diligence is given to each activity. Advising and planning for fleet trials for either research or customer purposes. Key technical lead during customer visits, showcasing Innospec technology… Show more Leading a highly talented technology team in developing new multifunctional diesel and gasoline performance additives based on customer aspirations and requirements. Co-ordinating fast changing priorities driven by R&D initiatives, manufacturing/process changes and customer tenders ensuring due diligence is given to each activity. Advising and planning for fleet trials for either research or customer purposes. Key technical lead during customer visits, showcasing Innospec technology, understanding the customer un-met needs and articulating these into technology solutions. Provide support to the senior executive team in making key commercial decisions based on customer insights. Safeguarding and enhancing company reputation by ensuring internal and external pressures do not compromise on product performance, product quality and the safety of the team. Show less

Consulting for 3rd party organisations within area of expertise.

Lead a technology team in new product developments based on customer insights and industry un-met needs to defend and grow market share. Primary relationship manager with Global OEMs driving product approvals; leading diagnostics for technical issues, both lubricant and equipment; innovation lead for future technology collaborations. Indirect lead and mentor for scientists in the USA ensuring innovation programmes were delivered on time and in scope whilst maintaining a ‘Goal Zero’ approach to… Show more Lead a technology team in new product developments based on customer insights and industry un-met needs to defend and grow market share. Primary relationship manager with Global OEMs driving product approvals; leading diagnostics for technical issues, both lubricant and equipment; innovation lead for future technology collaborations. Indirect lead and mentor for scientists in the USA ensuring innovation programmes were delivered on time and in scope whilst maintaining a ‘Goal Zero’ approach to safety. Lead the technology team in creating novel ‘reasons to believe’ to competitively market and promote new innovations. Review patent claims and competitor marketing material to enable the technology, marketing and sales teams to create a robust defense of market share and to gain competitor insights and advantage. Guide supply chain and technology teams in evaluating product componentry to ensure overall product cost effectiveness and business continuity. Oversee the technology training of the global sales teams ensuring they have the required depth of knowledge to defend and grow the business.Chairperson of SAE E34 Propulsion Lubricants Industry Committee. Show less

Eastman Chemical purchased Air BP Lubricants in 2014 and as such the role in-situ transitioned across