Council Members in this Study Group: 468
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Michael BrownPresident
StrategyMark, Inc. ![]()
Michael Brown is the President of StrategyMark, a firm providing consulting services in the chemical industry. Previously, Mr. Brown was Global Director of Coatings at Quaker Chemical Corporation. Prior to that, Mr. Brown was a Vice President at ChemQuest Group where he advised clients on businessplanning,...
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KEVIN L BOYLE ![]()
Kevin Boyle is an Independent Consultant, providing consulting with more than 30 years of management experience in petrochemicals, plastics, refining and natural gas liquids (NGL). Mr. Boyle focuses on olefins and aromatics which include ethylene, propylene, benzene, toluene, xylene and their derivatives,...
Paul HodgesChairman
International 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 createdby...
President
West Branch LLC ![]()
Jeff Moser is the President of West Branch, an Independent Consulting Company specializing in materials, energy, environmental, commodities, and industrial sectors. Previously Mr. Moser was a Global Market Manager at Dow Automotive, a unit of Dow Chemical and a plastics, adhesives, sealants, foams,...
Xi Fan (Alan) ZhongManaging Director
Shanghai SMT Management Consulting ![]()
Alan Zhong is the Managing Director of Shanghai SMT Consulting, a market research and consulting firm serving chemical companies targeting Asian growth economies. Mr. Zhong worked with the chemical consulting firm Kline Group and its Affiliate Etonwood Asia Pacific for over 10 years and developed significant...
Mark BerggrenManaging Director
Methanol Market Services Asia ![]()
Mark Berggren is the Founder and Managing Director of Methanol Market Services Asia (MMSA), a firm providing consulting services to the global petrochemical industry. Mr. Berggren has more than 22 years of experience in the petrochemical industry. He also provides extensive project support services...
Jack LiftonManaging Director
Jack Lifton, LLC ![]()
Jack Lifton is an Independent consultant, focusing on the sourcing of nonferrous strategic metals. His work includes exploration and mining, and the recovery of metal values by the recycling of not only metals and their alloys but also of metal-based chemicals used as raw materials for component manufacturing....
Ian DavenportPresident
Davenport Associates ![]()
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 formajor...
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Abu Dhabi looks to build its petchem activities
November 18, 2009
Paul Hodges, Chairman, International eChem
IPIC Mulls Bayer Joint Venture, Not Acquisition, Chairman Says | www.bloomberg.com
The Middle East is continuing to grow its role in petrochemicals. The latest move is by Abu Dhabi, to access technology for its ambitious new multi-$bn Chemaweyaat project.
Superabsorbent Dilemma at Rabigh?
November 18, 2009
Ian Davenport, President, Davenport Associates
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.
How Sustainable is Demand for Chemicals?
November 3, 2009
Ian Davenport, President, Davenport Associates
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.
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.
October 30, 2009
Exxon Struggles To Move The Needle | www.forbes.com
ExxonMobil has always excelled at picking viable projects and flawless execution. They are not so concerned about quarter to quarter performance as looking long term. They won't be rushed into bad plays and have the financial strength to be selective and do things strategically. Long term they will...
| Study Group Name | No. Members |
|---|---|
| Specialty Chemical Experts | 330 |
| Titanium Dioxide Experts | 123 |
| Chemical Industry Experts in GLG Member Programs (EU) | 131 |
| Plastics and Resins Experts in GLG Member Programs | 62 |
| Chemical Industry Consultants (EU) | 156 |
| Rubber Experts | 181 |
| Marketing or Advertising Experts | 4688 |
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