Mr. Ian Davenport
President, Davenport Associates
Member of the Industrial Council
Council Member Biography
Ian Davenport is founder and President of Davenport International Associates, an international consultancy providing project based support to international companies with emphasis on strategic direction & business development in the chemicals sector. Recent work includes technology evaluations for major chemical companies prior to in-license and commercialization and assisting major international corporations in developing business plans. Prior to that Mr. Davenport had 24 years of experience of specialty and commodity chemicals with The Dow Chemical Company, holding a variety of general management and commercial leadership positions for business units including: acrylic acid & esters, superabsorbent products, specialty chemicals, as well as emulsions & consumer products. A leading global expert in the acrylic acid value chain and in industries from hygiene to coatings, Ian holds an MA from Cambridge University. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 2004 - Unspecified
- President, Davenport Associates
- 1999 - 2004
- Global Business Director, Acrylic Acid & Esters, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
- 1996 - 2002
- Global Business Director, Superabsorbent Products, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
- 1980 - 2004
- Business Development, THE DOW CHEMICAL COMPANY
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Ian Davenport(?)
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Superabsorbent Dilemma at Rabigh?
November 18, 2009
Disappointment in India...speculation on Rabigh | www.icis.com
Cross ownership and a necessity to access key raw materials complicate the discussion. It is necessary to consider the history and current status of participants in the Acrylic Acid - Superabsorbent product chain.
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How Sustainable is Demand for Chemicals?
November 3, 2009
Manufacturers boost hopes of economic revival | www.ft.com
Demand has recently been boosted artificially by incentives such as 'cash for clunkers'. 2008 ended dreadfully, companies are terrified of another crash in demand. Caution is justified.
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Ineos Nitriles Moves to Further Improve Position in Acetonitrile Market
October 16, 2009
INEOS Nitriles breakthough secures global supply of Acetonitrile | www.yourpetrochemicalnews.com
Ineos sends a clear message that it is willing and able to implement new technologies even in difficult times.
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Business Strategy & Acquisition – can ‘Leap Ahead’ Create Profitable Growth?
September 16, 2009
Mitsubishi Chemical in talks to buy rival | www.ft.com
Mitsubishi Chemical Corporation needs to play to its strengths and eliminate or improve weak businesses to create value for shareholders. ‘Acquisition’ is not a strategy in itself. Any prospective deal must support a clearly defined business plan and must be successfully and rapidly executed to create profitable growth and value for shareholders.
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Demand May Stay Weak, but it is Not Sensitive to Prices of Polymer Dispersions
September 1, 2009
BASF to increase prices for polymer dispersions and powders | www.yourpetrochemicalnews.com
Price increases are supported by rapidly increased costs for building block monomers.Inventories are low following summer holidays in Europe.End markets such as housing and publishing are driven by the economy and are not sensitive to these changes in raw material costs.
Leading institutions connect with Ian Davenport through GLG
GLG Study Groups with Ian Davenport(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Experts in the Leisure & Lodging Council | 4887 |
| Experts in the Automotive Council | 3422 |
| Adhesive and Sealant Experts | 468 |
| Specialty Chemical Experts | 330 |
| Medical Geneticists (US) | 85 |
GLG Live Meetings with Ian Davenport(?)
Recent Seminars
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May 11, 2009 | London
GLG Seminar: (London) Chemical Industry Dynamics -
December 17, 2008 | New York
GLG Seminar: (NYC) Chemicals - Applications and Industry Drivers of Acrylic Acid