Highly motivated Innovation and Technology Leader with extensive experience in the petrochemical industry. A proven ability in the development and approval of lubricants, leveraging strong customer relationships to gain competitive advantage. Excellent people skills and ability to build, manage, and motivate high-performing teams. Experienced in working in diverse environments and virtual management of global innovation and portfolio maintenance activities.Key Competencies• Technical / Professional excellence – Demonstrates technical expertise by functionalising customer needs into lubricant solutions. Proactively participates and leads industry committees in achieving goals through shared learning. • Initiative & Innovation – Influences senior stakeholders creating innovation opportunities by developing technology solutions with mutual value.• Leadership – Demonstrates the ability to manage high profile innovation developments and cross functional teams across multiple geographies. Creates enthusiasm and drive by providing clear direction and encouraging collaboration among team members.• Analytical and problem solving skills – Combines technical expertise and industry know-how to analyse complex issues and produce dependable answers and solutions.• People management – Ability to flex style to encourage and motivate team members whilst being sensitive to individual needs.• B2B Marketing – Creates ‘reasons to believe’ ensuring due diligence is given to claims thus maintaining and strengthening company reputation whilst defending and growing market share.• HSSE – Strong HSSE mindset ensuring that ‘Goal Zero’ transitions seamlessly in and out of the workplace.
Listed skills include Aviation, Petrochemical, Lubricants, Petroleum, and 44 others.