Chief Executive Officer
Current
May 2024 - Present
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CHESTNUT BIO
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Mike Hale is listed as Chief Executive Officer at CHESTNUT BIO, based in Durham, England, United Kingdom. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at trinseo.com and a matched LinkedIn profile for Mike Hale.
Mike Hale previously worked as Global Plastics Technology Director at Trinseo and European TS&D Leader for Trinseo Plastics at Trinseo. Mike Hale holds B.Sc., Polymer Science & Technology from The University Of Manchester.
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I am passionate about leading teams to deliver technology solutions that are both sustainable to the bottom line and for the planet, with the aim of plastics becoming their own feedstock, and managing global warming & waste issues as one. I'm at my best when working closely with customers and business teams, developing added value products, meeting current & future global trends, ensuring that the final application is commercially successful. I created and led an efficient technology organisation, doubling the overall pipeline value without increased resources, while meeting the business expectations to deliver short-, medium- & long-term value
Listed skills include Plastics, Polymers, Thermoplastics, Injection Molding, and 18 others.
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Mike Hale work experience
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Global Plastics Technology Director
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.
Jan 2020 - May 2023
European Ts&D Leader For Trinseo Plastics
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
Jul 2010 - Dec 2019
European Ts&D Leader For Styron Plastics Division
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
Jan 2010 - Jun 2010
European Ts&D Leader For Styrenic Polymers
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
Jan 2009 - Dec 2009
Global Application Technology Leader
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
Jul 2004 - Dec 2008
Global Application Leader For Polystyrene
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
Aug 1999 - Jun 2004
Technical Service & Development Engineer
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
Sep 1995 - Jul 1999
Polycarbonate Blends Research
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
Jan 1994 - Aug 1995
Polycarbonate Research Engineer
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
Aug 1989 - Dec 1993
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Mike Hale education
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The University Of Manchester
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What company does Mike Hale work for?
Mike Hale works for CHESTNUT BIO.
What is Mike Hale's role at CHESTNUT BIO?
Mike Hale is listed as Chief Executive Officer at CHESTNUT BIO.
What is Mike Hale's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @trinseo.com for Mike Hale at CHESTNUT BIO.
Where is Mike Hale based?
Mike Hale is based in Durham, England, United Kingdom while working with CHESTNUT BIO.
What companies has Mike Hale worked for?
Mike Hale has worked for Chestnut Bio, Trinseo, and Dow Chemical.
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What schools did Mike Hale attend?
Mike Hale holds B.Sc., Polymer Science & Technology from The University Of Manchester.
What skills is Mike Hale known for?
Mike Hale is listed with skills including Plastics, Polymers, Thermoplastics, Injection Molding, Polymer Chemistry, Materials Science, Product Development, and Additives.
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