Technology Partner to Global Leadership Team & Multiple Business Management Teams. Leader of Global [EU/NA/AP] Technical Team.- Defined & implemented 5-year Technology Strategy for Plastics Business Unit.- Maximised value through Corona cycle of Plastics Business Unit- Launched first-to-the-world recycled polystyrene based on dissolution technology- Re-established premium ABS products as market leaders based on Voice of the Customer input.- Gained approval for additional resources to explore new comonomer options, resulting in the implementation of one new polystyrene copolymer- Balanced resources to deliver on Long Term research projects, Medium Term developments, Short Term implementation & improvements, while solving quality issues & customer problems- Doubled Technology Pipeline without increasing resources, by embedding Stage Gate Process within the business to ensure robust decision making, and establishing process for Front End Loading of pipeline to enable rapid exploration.- Developed and implemented technology career path resulting in our first internal promotion to scientist.

Leader of Trinseo Plastics European TS&D team. - Replaced traditional materials with plastics solutions in multiple new applications, e.g.* Implemented new to the world thermoplastics tailgate delivering a 10% weight reduction, resulting from a mutual collaboration project. * Achieved 10% part weight reduction with a new mineral filled PC/ABS for exterior applications with tight fit and finish requirements- Empowered Team as Primary Technical Interface with Customer* Translated customer needs & positioned solutions to meet current & future requirements.* Ensured successful platform launches with no interruption with global materials in multiple markets, e.g., Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Medical, Appliances- Delivered annually significant fixed cost savings and improved raw material supply security.Plastics Innovation Lab Manager (2012 – 2018)- Led project with on-time delivery for transition of innovation lab to new off-site facility.- Maintained High Safety Standards & ISO/TS certification

Leader of Dow Plastics (Styron Division) Europe TS&D team. - Empowered Technology Team as Primary Technical Interface with Customer* Translated customer needs & positioned solutions to meet current & future requirements.* Ensured successful platform launches with no interruption with global materials in multiple markets, e.g., Automotive, Electrical & Electronics, Medical, Appliances

Leader of Dow Plastics (Styrenics Division) Europe TS&D team. - Empowered Technology Team as Primary Technical Interface with Customer* Translated customer needs & positioned solutions to meet current & future requirements.* Ensured successful platform launches with no interruption with global materials in multiple markets, e.g., Appliances, Packaging

Technology Lead in Marketing Team for Consumer Electronics covering all Dow Plastics- Accountable for Delivering EBIT from Market Technology Plans- Created Multi-Generation Product Plan for TV Housing- Developed new solutions as material choice changed from CRT to LCD TV- Developed and Implemented next generation resin for TV Housings- Implemented existing & new materials at key electrical accountsLed Centre of Excellence for Injection Moulding- Identifying technology trends, assessing needs and options to access technology

Technical Lead in Global Market Management through “Two in a Box” Concept- Led multi-function multi-regional product development for breakthrough development, using Design for Six Sigma Methodology- Defining Value Chain, Identifying Key Stakeholders (internally & externally)- Broad Global Customer Experience

Broad Customer Experience across European Region for Consumer Electronics Market- Developed of new high flow HIPS for Television Housing- Implemented Self-Colouring System Solution- Qualified materials at OEMs & Moulders for each new model / platform- Problem Solving at Customer Interface- Customer Technical Lead for up to 10 TV OEMs- Technical Representative on multi-functional product development teams

Polycarbonate Blends Product Development including Plant Support, Cost Reduction Efforts- Developed new global PC/ABS resins for Automotive Instrument Panels, which is still a market leader today- Developed new high flow PC/ABS resin for Mobile Phone Market

Polycarbonate Research [Plant Support; Process Improvement & Product Development Projects]- Ensured successful and rapid start up of PC Compounding Plant as integral part of team- Implemented findings for influence on impact of melt blending with different rheologies, resulted in a simplification for the Polymer plant, minimising transitions- Implemented on-line measurement techniques- Developed Methods for granule colour & granule size measurements