Expert Details
Petrochemicals, Plastics, and Chemicals related Business, Technology, Ventures and M&A
ID: 728828
Texas, USA
He is working currently with a Middle Eastern petrochemical producer of sales of over $4 billion. He provides them excellent insights for their business development and technological needs.He works with the reputed investment banks like Morgan Stanley, Fidelity and Putnam to provide them insights into the chemical industry and investments in this particular space.He did an extensive study on the application of petrochemicals on our everyday existence.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1984 | Degree: Masters | Subject: Textiles. Polymers | Institution: Kansas State University |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: Bachelor Of Technology | Subject: Textile Technology | Institution: Unviersity of Madras |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2009 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Principal | Department: |
Responsibilities:Independent Consultant - He serves global clients on petrochemical and chemical business development, project development, commercial and technology matters. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 2009 | Employer: LyondellBasell Industries | Title: Director | Department: Corporate Development |
Responsibilities:He had several responsibilities to include Technology, R&D Management, Sales and Marketing, Business Management, Licensing, Corporate Development, M&A, Joint Ventures, Strategic Planning. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to 1992 | Employer: Aristech Chemicals | Title: Group Leader | Department: Polypropylene |
Responsibilities:Technical Services, New Product Development and Sales and Market Development. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1984 to 1988 | Employer: Tolaram Fibers | Title: Process Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for Process Engineering and Technical Services. |
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International Experience
| Years | Country / Region | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Years: 2009 to Present | Country / Region: Middle East | Summary: He provides a comprehensive on the ground consultation for his Middle Eastern client in their business and project development efforts. |
| Years: 2006 to 2008 | Country / Region: India | Summary: He frequently traveled to India to work on a joint venture project with one of the largest Indian companies. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Chemical Executive Committee Group |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Certified Trainer for DDI Courses |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| He has a total of 7 international patents in polymers and petrochemical related subjects. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| He has been deposed several times on matters concerning commercial law suits. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| He is trained in more than 25 DDI Courses in Management and Facilitative Leadership. |
| Vendor Selection |
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| He has a broad background and is well networked within the industry. |
| Marketing Experience |
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| He is well versed in the global petrochemical and chemical space and advices client companies and investment banks on the industry, supply demand dynamics, M&A and valuation topics. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| He is well versed in due diligence of peer companies in the petrochemical and chemical landscape. Also he can provide excellent insights into the management and business results of major players in this industry. |
Language Skills
| Language | Proficiency |
|---|---|
| Tamil | He is highly proficient in Tamil |
| Hindi |
Fields of Expertise
automotive plastic, butadiene, engineering plastic, ethylene, petrochemical, petrochemical licensing, petrochemical process, plastic material, plastic material property, technology licensing, extruded plastic, plastic bottle, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resin, petrochemical operations, plastic packaging material, biodegradable plastic film, acrylic resin, biodegradable plastic, petrochemical catalysis