Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou Email and Phone Number
A seasoned leader in the chemicals industry, specializing in technology licensing, project management and strategic leadership. My journey began with catalyst licensing and evolved into capital project management. Over time, I progressed in the development of enterprise strategies, overseeing diverse portfolios and the orchestration of complex agreements. My latest endeavor involves commercializing innovative clean technologies. My unique blend of technical, commercial and strategic leadership skills is firmly rooted in engineering and technology management and a profound understanding of the fossil and renewable energy value chain.
Dyno Nobel
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Dyno NobelHouston, Tx, Us -
Business AdvisorSyzygy Plasmonics Sep 2023 - PresentHouston, Texas, UsLeverage extensive chemical industry and licensing expertise to guide strategic efforts in commercializing innovative clean technology that harnesses renewable resources to produce green and low carbon intensity hydrogen, fuels and other versatile chemical compounds. -
Senior ConsultantVarious Companies Jan 2022 - PresentGreenwich, Ct, UsSeasoned freelance consultant with a wealth of experience offering valuable insights into the North American explosives landscape and the chemicals industry. Trusted advisor to an engineering services company, elevating EPC bid performances for regional chemical manufacturing facilities. Proven track record in delivering strategic guidance and enhancing project outcomes. -
Senior Vice President Of Nitrogen And LicensingDyno Nobel Jul 2018 - Dec 2020Salt Lake City, Utah, UsCommercial SVP of a chemicals division directly responsible for ~$600m in annual revenue. Drove strategic direction of a diversified chemicals portfolio across four manufacturing sites with products serve many different customers across industrial chemicals, agriculture and mining sectors. Improved channel product sales performance up to 40% in profitability, sustained high utilization rates through pandemic, and set forth strategic direction for green house gas reduction, natural gas acquisition and explosives product sales against contracting coal mining demand. -
Senior Business Development ConsultantBp Feb 2018 - Jun 2018London, England, GbStrategic assessment of new technology deployment and joint venture viability options. -
Aromatics Technology Licensing ManagerBp 2013 - 2016London, England, GbA newly added position to fulfill BP’s latest strategic initiative of licensing its proprietary PTA technology to third parties worldwide, as a lead negotiator and owner of the overall license proposal and delivery processes; - Led license negotiations in China and managed bidding for numerous clients elsewhere for >$1billion in investment with no lost opportunity to competition- Improved licensing value with the implementation of proprietary equipment supply and sales contracts valued at ~$40m / year -
Texas City Refinery Finance And Planning ManagerBp 2012 - 2013London, England, GbAn impromptu change to a finance leadership position to quickly stabilize teams prior to the sale of the refinery, to complete financial transactions with acute reporting of financial results, and eliminate P&L, cash surprises which are critical to the divestment success. -
Texas City Refinery Investment Planning ManagerBp 2010 - 2012London, England, GbMember of the core team that strategically outlined the vision, capability, challenges and opportunities, and valuation of one of the largest refineries in the US. Additionally, reviewed the refinery’s crude sourcing options in detail and custodian of the site’s project silos. -
Texas City Refinery Project Engineering ManagerBp 2008 - 2010London, England, GbJoined the refinery’s multi-billion dollar rebuild program, redefined and executed revamp projects for the refinery’s ultra-cracker and sulfur recovery units reversing its historical performance of overruns and late delivery -
Strategy, Planning And Performance Manager - Olefins And DerivativesBp 2004 - 2008London, England, GbOwned strategy development for BP’s remaining Olefins and derivative assets in Asia upon BP’s sale of its other ethylene crackers and their downstream units worldwide. The remaining assets included a naphtha cracker joint venture in China with its downstream PE, PP and other derivative units, as well as ethane cracker and PE joint ventures in Malaysia at the time. Managed the planning and performance team to re-integrate reporting processes to BP systems after previous separation for IPO. -
Ethylene Cracker Project EngineerBp 2002 - 2004London, England, GbKey member of the shareholder’s project team seconded to BP’s multi-billion-dollar ethylene cracker joint venture. The 900ktpa cracker complex was built with overwhelming success in meeting its engineering, financial and safety targets, that was bench marked better than first quartile US gulf coast project performance.• Part of the project team that employed innovative project management approach leveraging Chinese engineering and construction advantages while maintaining safety and engineering standards.• Firmly grounded technical skills in managing a green field project from its conception, definition, engineering, construction phases, through start-up. -
Process Engineer AcrylonitrilesBp 1997 - 2002London, England, GbLed the completion of feasibility study for the acrylonitrile unit, liaison between acrylonitrile technology licensor in the US and the local design institute in China.Technical support for acrylonitrile technology licensing and catalyst sales worldwide. Rotational engineering assignments at various operational locations
Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou Education Details
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Purdue UniversityChemical Engineering -
The University Of ManchesterChemical Engineering -
The University Of ManchesterEngineering Management
Frequently Asked Questions about Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou
What company does Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou work for?
Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou works for Dyno Nobel
What is Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou's role at the current company?
Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou's current role is Stategic Business Executive | Licensing Expert | Project Management Pro | Clean Tech Commercialization.
What schools did Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou attend?
Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou attended Purdue University, The University Of Manchester, The University Of Manchester.
Who are Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou's colleagues?
Wenjing “Cheri” Zhou's colleagues are Mark Sterner, Brett Casten, Jordan Arthur, Josh Beyer, Patty Rives, Larry Hicks, Leonard Roche.
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