Experience

Clarksons

• United Kingdom
• Maritime Transportation
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Analyst

  • Sep 2019 - Present



Wood Mackenzie

• United Kingdom
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Research Analyst - Aromatics

  • Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

  - short and long term price forecasting - regional and global market analysis - maintenance of supply/demand database - client interaction via meetings/presentations - speaking at industry conferences - short and long term price forecasting - regional and global market analysis - maintenance of supply/demand database - client interaction via meetings/presentations - speaking at industry conferences



ICIS Pricing

• London, United Kingdom

• Senior Editor - Aromatics

  • Oct 2008 - May 2017

  • Petrochemical market forecasting and macroeconomic analysis • Tracking export/import volumes within the EU, operating rates, global capacity expansions • Maintaining and widening network of relationships in the aromatics and styrenics industries • Organising ICIS conferences, arranging speakers and topic agenda • Speaking at petrochemical industry events, focusing on European pricing and demand patterns • Updating website daily with prices and executive-level news content • Petrochemical market forecasting and macroeconomic analysis • Tracking export/import volumes within the EU, operating rates, global capacity expansions • Maintaining and widening network of relationships in the aromatics and styrenics industries • Organising ICIS conferences, arranging speakers and topic agenda • Speaking at petrochemical industry events, focusing on European pricing and demand patterns • Updating website daily with prices and executive-level news content



VRL Publishing

• London, United Kingdom

• Reporter

  • Jun 2007 - Oct 2008

  Worked as a reporter for this London-based financial services publisher, covering retail banking and electronic payments for various newsletters. This involved: • Writing analytical news features aimed at executive level readership • Speaking at VRL events and communicating with industry leaders • Conducting proprietary research and interviews for intelligence reports • Extensive proofreading and copywriting for weekly industry newsletters During this time, I authored a research report “Cards & Payments in Asia-Pacific” that was published in 2009, outlining both the history of the regional market as well as potential growth opportunities for banks and other card issuers in this part of the world. The project involved statistical analysis using central bank data and institutional financial reports, as well as conducting proprietary research and interviews with consultants and industry professionals. Show less



Asian Banker Journal

• Singapore

• Journalist/Researcher

  • Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  Worked within the editorial department for this Singapore-based financial services publication. This included: • Writing and researching news features for the monthly magazine • Daily updating of website content: press releases, news, product launches • Conducting interviews and collecting testimonials for industry events Worked within the editorial department for this Singapore-based financial services publication. This included: • Writing and researching news features for the monthly magazine • Daily updating of website content: press releases, news, product launches • Conducting interviews and collecting testimonials for industry events



University of Sussex

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Journalist

  • Oct 2002 - Jul 2005

  While studying, I contributed numerous articles to the student newspaper, generally for the world politics section, but also contributed reviews of local concerts and nightlife. I also gained a working knowledge of Quark during this time.

• Production Manager - Radio

  • Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  Whilst at university I assumed a central role with the student radio station. I was elected production and training manager by my peers. Primary responsibilities were for the training of new presenters and maintenance of equipment. I also took a central role in defending the importance of the independence and maintenance of the radio station when faced with possible closure and control by the Student Union.