36 years experience in Shell Chemicals and Shell Downstream to end 2020 in leadership, business, commercial and technical roles. Supported by an MBA and technical background (PhD in Chemistry and 5 years in technical roles in Shell Research).

CEO level experience running a US$10bln petrochemical JV (CSPC) in China.

President of CESIO (European Surfactant Manufacturers’ Trade Association) in 2000/01.

Deep experience of working in a range of global markets in Europe, Asia and N. America, with JVs and in different cultures. A particular emphasis on Asia with 17 years working and being based there, especially China, including assignments in Guangdong, Beijing, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Extensive experience and proven track record in General Management, Business and Marketing Management, Strategic and Business Planning, New Business and Project Development and JV Governance.

Strong track record in managing customer and JV partner relationships and negotiating major contracts.

Wide range of external customer and industry contacts within the petrochemicals industry.

Extensive experience and proven track record in General Management, Business and Marketing Management, Strategic and Business Planning, New Business and Project Development and JV Governance.

Experienced in managing an integrated business on a global basis and skilled in managing people in culturally diverse environments.

Considerable experience of managing business transformation, including M&A, divestment of non-core activities and organisational restructuring.

Deep knowledge of the range of Shell Chemicals businesses as well as broader Downstream businesses including Supply, Retail and B2B businesses in China