The Growing International Chemical Industry
We estimate that several factors, including less expensive raw materials, some diversification out of commodity chemicals and into specialty products, and a gradual escalation in worldwide demand, will contribute to an international chemical industry that is growing at a healthy pace. While B. Brownson & Associates' experience in the chemical industry extends to all levels and areas of operation, we continue to be called upon to conduct searches which address the four basics which have confronted chemical companies in recent years: overcapacity, new product development, environmental regulations, and safety.
The historically strong international position of U.S. Producers of agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides, as well as other bulk chemicals, has been eroded by growing competition from Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. In response, there has been a shift into specialty chemicals, which are to a large extent market-driven. This has created a demand for senior-level management executives and managers with solid marketing experience.
One of the most exciting sectors in which producers are participating is the rapidly growing field of materials science. Spanning a number of technologies with applications ranging from microchips and defense to satellite communications, materials science requires both senior scientists engaging in pure research and managers to head technical teams involved in all the steps needed to bring basic research products to market.
Recent completed representative executive search consulting assignments in the Chemical and Petrochemical industry are listed below.
We estimate that several factors, including less expensive raw materials, some diversification out of commodity chemicals and into specialty products, and a gradual escalation in worldwide demand, will contribute to an international chemical industry that is growing at a healthy pace. While B. Brownson & Associates' experience in the chemical industry extends to all levels and areas of operation, we continue to be called upon to conduct searches which address the four basics which have confronted chemical companies in recent years: overcapacity, new product development, environmental regulations, and safety.
The historically strong international position of U.S. Producers of agricultural chemicals such as fertilizers and pesticides, as well as other bulk chemicals, has been eroded by growing competition from Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East. In response, there has been a shift into specialty chemicals, which are to a large extent market-driven. This has created a demand for senior-level management executives and managers with solid marketing experience.
One of the most exciting sectors in which producers are participating is the rapidly growing field of materials science. Spanning a number of technologies with applications ranging from microchips and defense to satellite communications, materials science requires both senior scientists engaging in pure research and managers to head technical teams involved in all the steps needed to bring basic research products to market.
Recent completed representative executive search consulting assignments in the Chemical and Petrochemical industry are listed below.
- President & Chief Executive Officer (Publicly Traded Company) ** Multiple
- President & Chief Executive Officer ** Multiple
- President & Chief Operating Officer (Division)
- President & Chief Operating Officer
- President & Chief Executive Officer, Chemical Corporation
- Chief Administrative Officer, Chemical Corporation
- Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer (Division Level)
- Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ** Multiple
- Vice President & Controller
- Vice President & Corporate Counsel
- Vice President & Director, Human Resources
- Vice President & General Manager
- Vice President & General Manager, EPDM & Additives
- Vice President & General Manager, Specialty & Inorganic Chemicals Group
- Vice President, Chemicals Division
- Vice President, Corporate Development
- Vice President, Customer Fulfillment
- Vice President, Division General Manager
- Vice President, Environmental Affairs
- Vice President, Environmental, Health & Safety
- Vice President, Finance Vice President, Human Resources ** Multiple
- Vice President, Human Resources & Administration ** Multiple
- Vice President, Manufacturing
- Vice President, Operations
- Vice President, Sales – Branded Products
- Vice President, Sales & Marketing
- Vice President, Supply & Distribution
- Vice President, Transportation & Logistics
- Vice President, Sales
- Vice President, Sales & Business Development (Corporate)
- Group President, Chemical Corporation
- Regional Vice President, Sales (Western Region)
- Corporate Controller
- Corporate Secretary & Treasurer Director (Board Member)
- Director, Logistics
- Director, Manufacturing
- Director, Accounting & Reporting
- Director, Energy Management
- Director, Environmental Affairs
- Director Finance
- Director, Finance (Division Level)
- Director, Human Resources
- Director, Human Resources & Administration
- Director, Maintenance
- Director, National Accounts Marketing
- Director of Operations
- Director, Procurement
- Director, Research & Development
- Director of Research & Development (Polyethylene / Polypropylene)
- Director, Sales & Marketing
- Regional Director, Midwest Region
- Regional Business Director, Far East
- Regional Business Director, South America
- Group Leader, Manufacturing
- Senior Department Manager, Economic Studies
- Manager, Engineering Department
- Manager, College Relations
- Manager, Employee Relations
- Manager, Engineering Plastics Products – Midwest Territory
- Manager, Human Resources
- Manager, Information Systems
- Manager, Information Technology
- Manager, Polypropylene Research & Development
- Manager, Process Engineering
- Manager, Procurement Quality
- Manager, Procurement & Stores
- Manager, Product Development – Block Co-Polymer Products
- Manager, Purchasing
- Manager, Technical Services – Laboratory
- Area Manufacturing Manager
- Area Manager
- Area Manager, Technical Services
- Assistant Manager, Lubricants
- Business Manager, Additives
- Corporate Manager, Environmental Protection
- Corporate Human Resources Manager
- East Coast Territory Manager
- International Manager of Operations
- Maintenance Manager
- Marketing Manager, Polyolefin
- Plant General Manager
- Plant Manager – Lake Charles
- Plant Manager – Houston
- Plant General Manager
- Regional Manager, Western Region
- Regional Sales Manager
- Sales Manager, Mexico
- Senior Sales Representative / Territory Manager, Northeast
- Senior Sales Representative / Territory Manager, Midwest
- Warehouse Manager
- Senior Systems Architect
- Production Supervisor
- Supervisor, Human Resources
- Chemical Process Engineer ** Multiple
- Electrical Engineer
- Evaporation Engineer
- Plant Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Product Development Engineer / Chemist
- Project Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Safety, Health & Environmental Engineer
- Solar Product Engineer
- SAP – Lead Analyst
- Technical Commercial Representative
