Senior Chemical Industry Leader transforming operational excellence into strategic advantage. 35+ years C-suite experience managing €100M+ operations across fertilizers, specialty chemicals & emerging hydrogen technologies. Currently Industrial Advisor guiding global financial institutions through complex chemical investments.

 

Chemical industry executive with more than three decades of proven leadership across Europe's industrial operations. Currently Independent Industry Advisor providing strategic intelligence to global financial institutions on chemical industry investments and market dynamics.

Leadership Excellence: Successfully managed €100M+ operations with 350+ employees at CUF and SGL Carbon, delivering 30% profitability improvements through strategic operational restructuring. Led complete industrial park management at CUF, overseeing nine production units including ammonia, urea, nitric acid, and specialty chemicals whilst achieving consistent productivity targets and safety excellence.

Strategic Project Leadership: Recently coordinated feasibility and basic engineering studies for 2-million-tonne annual capacity nitrogen fertilizer complex from natural gas feedstock. Managed complex plant relocations, including successful ammonia facility sale and transfer to India, demonstrating expertise in large-scale industrial transitions.

Business Development Mastery: Founded and consolidated Betz Laboratories operations in Portugal, achieving exceptional 52% business volume growth (President's Award recipient). Proven track record in international market entry, stakeholder management, and contract negotiations with global technology licensors.

Technical & Innovation Expertise: Master's degree in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering with extensive experience spanning traditional chemical processes to cutting-edge technologies. Operations Director at Innovnano (start-up) developing nanostructured ceramic materials, bridging laboratory innovation with commercial-scale manufacturing.

Advisory & Valuation Authority: Certified evaluator of chemical plant machinery and industrial installations. Current GLG advisory role provides unique insights into investment strategies, market intelligence, and financial decision-making for chemical industry assets.

Operational Excellence Philosophy: Six Sigma Black Belt with deep expertise in Lean methodologies, continuous improvement, and risk management. Consistently delivered measurable results whilst maintaining highest safety and environmental standards across diverse chemical operations.

Investment & Strategic Advisory

• Due diligence for chemical industry acquisitions
• Technology licensing evaluation and negotiation
• Market entry strategies and feasibility studies
• Crisis management and turnaround consulting

Asset Valuation & Technical Assessment

• Chemical plant and equipment valuations
• Technology assessment for M&A transactions
• Insurance claims and technical investigations
• Regulatory compliance and safety audits

Technology Arbitrage & Innovation Strategy

• Emerging technology scouting and acquisition advisory
• Cross-industry technology transfer opportunities
• Licensing optimization and IP monetization strategies
• Innovation commercialization from R&D to market

Hydrogen & Future Fuels

• Hydrogen production route analysis and optimisation
• Ammonia-as-hydrogen-carrier project development
• Renewable energy integration with chemical processes
• Clean technology commercialisation strategies

Chemical Industry Strategy • Operational Excellence • Investment Advisory • Asset Valuation • ESG Transformation • Fertilizer Production • Hydrogen Technologies • Supply Chain Management • Executive Leadership • Financial Intelligence