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United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom

Infineum exist to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry.A Specialty Chemicals Company with powerful research and development capabilities around innovative chemistry which has a vital role to play in sustainability. Providing products needed on the journey towards the electrification of mobility, while helping to make the internal combustion engine as clean as it can be. As well as using capabilities to generate sustainability advantages to countless new markets… Show more Infineum exist to create a sustainable future through innovative chemistry.A Specialty Chemicals Company with powerful research and development capabilities around innovative chemistry which has a vital role to play in sustainability. Providing products needed on the journey towards the electrification of mobility, while helping to make the internal combustion engine as clean as it can be. As well as using capabilities to generate sustainability advantages to countless new markets around the world. Show less

Huntingdon, England, United Kingdom

Established in London in 1946 and grown to be a global specialist supplier of high-quality metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers and other materials, for research, development and specialist production within science and industry worldwide.

Wollaston, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

A €230 million global chemical company employing almost 700 people across 6 manufacturing sites and 13 offices and part of the registered charity The Scott Bader Commonwealth (Charity number 206391).

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

Basic Chemical Industries (BCI) is one of the leading chemical companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom, its manufacturing plant and main storage facilities are on its own 200,000 square meter site besides Dammam’ s First Industrial City. employing almost 500 people.BCI Group operates under various companies:- Basic Chemical Industries Co. (BCI): The Chloralkali manufacturing leader in the Arabian Peninsula.-… Show more Basic Chemical Industries (BCI) is one of the leading chemical companies in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Located in the Eastern Province of the Kingdom, its manufacturing plant and main storage facilities are on its own 200,000 square meter site besides Dammam’ s First Industrial City. employing almost 500 people.BCI Group operates under various companies:- Basic Chemical Industries Co. (BCI): The Chloralkali manufacturing leader in the Arabian Peninsula.- Chemical Marketing and Distribution Company (CMDC): The marketing arm of BCI Group for both manufactured and traded products.- Basic Chemical National Company (BCNC): Producer of high quality Sulphuric acid and battery acid.- Huntsman APC Limited (HAPC): The first and best producer of rigid polyurethane systems in GCC (A joint venture company with Huntsman Polyurethanes).- National Adhesives Limited (NAL): The Arabian Gulf’s leading specialist manufacturer of Industrial Aqueous Emulsion and Hot Melt adhesives (under a technical agreement with Henkel).- Saudi Water Treatment Company (SWTC): Manufacturer of performance chemical products for water treatment. Show less

Europe, Middle-East And Africa

Managing the Commercial and Technical teams across Europe to deliver a consistent pan EMEA strategy for growth, using supplier and client focused project management capabilities as well as people development and leadership skills. Working in a supplier and client facing role with an emphasis on business and corporate strategy focusing on commercial impact and improvements with the ability to lead, develop, mentor and advise the team and other staff members to assist in the delivery of… Show more Managing the Commercial and Technical teams across Europe to deliver a consistent pan EMEA strategy for growth, using supplier and client focused project management capabilities as well as people development and leadership skills. Working in a supplier and client facing role with an emphasis on business and corporate strategy focusing on commercial impact and improvements with the ability to lead, develop, mentor and advise the team and other staff members to assist in the delivery of the projects.An entrepreneurial and creative role requiring the ability to offer continual improvement knowledge to the team, increase effectiveness and deliver meaningful improvement solutions.Always results driven, always moving projects forward by leading teams to hit pre-determined time, quality, budgetary and delivery targets. Show less

Europe, Middle-East And Africa

A key leadership Transformation / Change Management position working closely with McKinsey consultants to evaluate, redesign and restructure the EMEA Coatings business unit as a separate and stand-alone P&L and the aim of becoming the best Coatings & Adhesives distributor in Europe. Responsible for leading an experienced team across multiple projects and a variety of sectors to drive a plan for business growth and customer retention. Working closely with key stakeholders from project… Show more A key leadership Transformation / Change Management position working closely with McKinsey consultants to evaluate, redesign and restructure the EMEA Coatings business unit as a separate and stand-alone P&L and the aim of becoming the best Coatings & Adhesives distributor in Europe. Responsible for leading an experienced team across multiple projects and a variety of sectors to drive a plan for business growth and customer retention. Working closely with key stakeholders from project inception to analyse, plan, design, develop and deliver strategic change to improve corporate business strategy and organisational change. Using proven experience in improving business processes, organisational change, talent development and supplier & client services through delivering ambitious and innovative business solutions.Ultimately a position requiring a time limited and focused approach with the emphasis on identifying key areas of the business which would benefit from organisation change by offering new creative ideas from an ambitious, results driven individual with a keen ability to motivate others. Show less

Europe, Middle-East & Africa

Focused on commercial impact and improvement after the loss of a major supplier and tasked with the restructure and growth of a major portfolio within Univar after my return from Istanbul. Using strong analytical skills and the ability to map out and understand complex highly interdependent issues yet requiring a focus on output and delivery across Europe.A position requiring high levels of personal energy and an ability to energise others demonstrated through soft skills in… Show more Focused on commercial impact and improvement after the loss of a major supplier and tasked with the restructure and growth of a major portfolio within Univar after my return from Istanbul. Using strong analytical skills and the ability to map out and understand complex highly interdependent issues yet requiring a focus on output and delivery across Europe.A position requiring high levels of personal energy and an ability to energise others demonstrated through soft skills in effectively delivering work programs and results within a matrix environment, using the ability to influence others and effectively progress/chase specific project related issues and deliver results across different business units in different countries. Show less

Turkey, Middle East & Africa

Evaluated the new business opportunities presented by Univar US’s acquisition of Huston based company Magnablend and the options of transferring part of the Oil & Gas business to the MEA Greece & Turkey region.

Istanbul Turkey

Tasked with developing a comprehensive project plan and strategy to merge three Turkish entities into one; two symbiotic Turkish specialty companies (Eral-Protek), and one local office of a global commodities trader (BCS). Responsible for embedding the change-related frameworks into the organisation to ensure that the groups deliver sustainable long lasting change. Effectively the 'custodian' of these businesses providing executive level oversight regarding group-wide compliance with… Show more Tasked with developing a comprehensive project plan and strategy to merge three Turkish entities into one; two symbiotic Turkish specialty companies (Eral-Protek), and one local office of a global commodities trader (BCS). Responsible for embedding the change-related frameworks into the organisation to ensure that the groups deliver sustainable long lasting change. Effectively the 'custodian' of these businesses providing executive level oversight regarding group-wide compliance with the change and programme / project management program. Responsible for the ongoing coaching and development of the local teams.Ultimately delivering successful long lasting change through understanding. Overcoming the questions of “Why” & “So what” by gaining acceptance and more importantly a want to improve by running Lean Sigma learning and collaborative workshops through the course of the project to ensure the team’s engagement into the merger and changes as well as constant awareness of the current status and future steps of the programme. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Managing a team of Product Coordinators and Product Assistants demonstrating strong business knowledge and sound customer understanding while developing a focus and understanding of target business and operating models in a global environment, working across cultures and matrix organisation structures.Focusing the sales and commercial teams to understand the key requirements of high value customers and suppliers to commercialise key developments and opportunities by building their own… Show more Managing a team of Product Coordinators and Product Assistants demonstrating strong business knowledge and sound customer understanding while developing a focus and understanding of target business and operating models in a global environment, working across cultures and matrix organisation structures.Focusing the sales and commercial teams to understand the key requirements of high value customers and suppliers to commercialise key developments and opportunities by building their own reputation and Univar’s brand. Demonstrating a strong financial and commercial acumen and the required skills to understand and contribute to complex business problems with the ability to get inside the mind of the customers and thereby develop new services/products centered solutions around their needs and apply a strong commercial sense.Confident liaising with stakeholders at all levels from suppliers to Sales and Account Management teams through to operational teams leading regular review meetings with the senior management confidently delivering review presentations. At the end of the day having the responsibility for achieving the team’s sales and profit targets applicable to all assigned brands products. Work to ensure a high level of customer and supplier satisfaction in the products and services supplied by the company. Show less

London, United Kingdom

(At the time a Univar Company) Delivered a substantial contribution to the brand direction & future growth of the company leading the focused drive to grow into the medical sector. Developing and executing the sales plan ensuring to maximize sales and revenues by enabling long-term relationships with each supplier & customer. Strategically positioning and developing all market opportunities and engaging with key clients to understand the technical and regulatory challenges they… Show more (At the time a Univar Company) Delivered a substantial contribution to the brand direction & future growth of the company leading the focused drive to grow into the medical sector. Developing and executing the sales plan ensuring to maximize sales and revenues by enabling long-term relationships with each supplier & customer. Strategically positioning and developing all market opportunities and engaging with key clients to understand the technical and regulatory challenges they are facing to develop and implement strategic technical sales to meet medical customer demands. Providing support to establish and manage customer relationships with strong medical industry experience in both a technical and commercial capacity. Consistently showing drive and initiative, entrepreneurship and autonomy and at all times customer orientation with a capacity to build external and internal networks by being an excellent communicator both oral and written. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Shimane, Japan

A Japanese Government scheme now running for more than 25 years is aimed at promoting international exchange between Japan and 63 countries around the world since its conception to promote international understanding at grassroots level and to improve foreign language teaching. Employed by Tamayu Board of Education in rural Tamayu, Shimane Ken, Japan promoting communicative training in the classroom and wider village with a valuable chance to become familiar with another culture… Show more A Japanese Government scheme now running for more than 25 years is aimed at promoting international exchange between Japan and 63 countries around the world since its conception to promote international understanding at grassroots level and to improve foreign language teaching. Employed by Tamayu Board of Education in rural Tamayu, Shimane Ken, Japan promoting communicative training in the classroom and wider village with a valuable chance to become familiar with another culture. http://ajet.net/ Show less

Tokyo, Japan

Executive Master Of Business Administration - Emba, Business Administration, Management And Operations

A unique Executive MBA programme, delivered in partnership with Grant Thornton to combine the best of academic insight and commercial.

Master'S Degree, Polymer/Plastics Engineering, Masters Degree

Polymer Science and Engineering is a fast-moving field with major impacts on the way we live. It allows us to develop sophisticated.

Bsc, Chemistry