A retired experienced business development executive with petrochemical companies in Europe, Australia & New Zealand. Industrial Chemist & Chartered Chemist (UK) with a Ph.D in Chemistry who has led Business Units and driven sales growth. Roles have included Business Director responsible for leading an organisation of 15 people across Australia & New Zealand to deliver the business strategy.Strengths• A focused business development manager, who adds long-term sustainable value to the business.• Combines a strategic approach to corporate direction, with a strong, action orientated problem solving approach to get things done.• A good communicator with peers and company employees at all levels.• Performance driven - sets the goals, measures the performance and delivers the numbers.Specialties: a) Personal care & home care raw materials, chemicals & plastics technical support, sales & marketingb) Plastics raw materials for automotive, building & construction, E/E, packaging, consumer care, sports & leisure.c) Branding.d) Competitive analysis.