With over 25 years’ experience in the specialty chemicals sector, this candidate is an accomplished Chief Technology Officer and scientific entrepreneur who successfully bridges high-level commercial strategy with technical expertise. A Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry holding a PhD in Polymer Chemistry, their core capabilities center on advanced polymer synthesis, sustainable materials design, and custom encapsulation technologies. This scientific foundation is backed by an exceptional IP portfolio comprising 36 patent families and 56 granted patents and reinforced by formal corporate governance credentials, including an LSE MBA Essentials qualification and Director training with the Institute of Directors.
From a board-level perspective, the candidate has a consistent track record of converting early-stage chemistry into scalable, revenue-generating commercial outcomes. Operating effectively across global corporate environments, high-growth SMEs, and venture capital-backed joint ventures, they bring proven expertise in de-risking technologies, navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and executing stage-gate delivery. Crucially, they have secured over £11.5M in private equity and grant funding, contributed to successful corporate acquisitions, and established long-term supply agreements and joint development agreements (JDAs) with leading global chemical producers.
An agile executive leader, the candidate excels at aligning high-performing, interdisciplinary scientific teams with broader corporate objectives. They bring extensive operational experience in managing capital intensive R&D, establishing laboratory facilities from scratch, and driving material applications across coatings, inks, personal care, agrochemicals, and additive manufacturing. Whether directing joint ventures or negotiating commercial agreements with major European chemical producers, they offer the strategic vision, governance focus, and executive leadership required to deliver results at board level. To enquire email admin@licasci.com quoting ref 12258