Paul Hodges
ChairmanInternational eChem
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)
| 1995 - present | Chairman International eChem |
|---|---|
| 1978 - 1995 | Commercial Director IMPERIAL CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES PLC |
GLG Study Groups with Paul Hodges(?)
| Study Group Name | Members |
|---|---|
| Adhesive and Sealant Experts | 392 |
| Specialty Chemical Experts | 299 |
| Chemical Industry Experts in GLG Member Programs (EU) | 80 |
| Chemical Industry Consultants (EU) | 105 |
GLG NewsSM Analyses by Paul Hodges(?)
Dow's CEO says their prices have fallen 40% since September on major products. They are seeing unprecendented "global contagion" as demand falls in all major regions. Plant closures by Dow and others are inevitable, as the industry adapts to a new, lower-growth environment
The International Energy Agency says a minimum of 5.5 mbd new production is required each year, just to maintain current production levels. They have issued a new draft report, which says depletion rates are much higher than previosuly believed. But the credit crunch, and ongoing oil price volatility,...
The outlook for auto sales is getting worse This will have a major imapct on chemcial sales
The US government has finally decided to nationalise the two home loan giants. Between them, Fannie and Freddie guarantee 47% of all US mortgages, worth around $5 trillion - equivalent to the combined GDP of the UK and France. High leverage makes earnings and management look wonderful...
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