Paul Hodges
Chairman, International eChem
Member of the Industrial Council
Council Member Biography
Paul Hodges is Chairman of International eChem, an independent consultancy firm providing analysis of chemical & petrochemical markets for major companies and international investors. His aim is to help them to better understand and manage commercial and financial risks, particularly those created by today's more volatile oil and financial markets. Mr. Hodges has considerable global experience, having worked in N America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. His client list includes the major chemical companies, as well as leading investment banks and hedge funds. Additionally, Mr. Hodges is non-executive Chairman of NiTech Solutions, a fast-growing technology spin-out from Heriot Watt University, Scotland. Prior, he spent 17 years as a Commercial Director within Imperial Chemical Industries Plc, a leading chemical manufacturer. (This is me - Update Profile)
Employment History
- 1995 - present
- Chairman, International eChem
- 1978 - 1995
- Commercial Director, IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES LTD
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Paul Hodges(?)
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Chemical Companies remain Cautious on the Outlook
October 31, 2009
Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChem
Looking at the world from a stable but low level of activity | www.icis.com
The chemical industry is a leading indicator for the global economy. The recent company results season gives no support for the idea that earnings are about to stage a major recovery.
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Chemical Companies face Bumpy Road in 2010
October 17, 2009
Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChem
10,000: Then and Now | www.nytimes.com
2010 should be a better year for the chemical industry, as demand grows in line with a recovery in global GDP. But a quick V-shaped return to the 2003-7 Boom years in terms of volumes/margins seems unlikely.
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China's Economic Recovery "Uncertain" - Premier
August 27, 2009
Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChem
Economic recovery will take some time, premier warns | www.chinadaily.com.cn
China is a major player in the global chemical industry. But doubts are now emerging about the underlying strength of its recent economic revival.
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The Analysts have got it Wrong - No Sign of an Upturn in Chemicals
August 1, 2009
Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChem
Chemicals: What have We Learned This Week? | internationalechem.blogspot.com
Many analysts, having failed to spot last year's downturn, are now making the opposite mistake and hoping to spot a quick recovery in chemical demand. But a large number of companies reported this week, and only China's Sinopec saw any sign of strong demand ahead. BASF, the world's No 1, was even...
Leading institutions connect with Paul Hodges through GLG
GLG Study Groups with Paul Hodges(?)
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Adhesive and Sealant Experts | 462 |
| Titanium Dioxide Experts | 119 |
| Specialty Chemical Experts | 332 |
| Chemical Industry Experts in GLG Member Programs (EU) | 129 |
GLG Live Meetings with Paul Hodges(?)
Recent Seminars
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October 29, 2008 | London
GLG Seminar: (London) Global Petrochemicals