Experience

Groupe Curie - Cleantech, Green Chemistry

• Executive Vice President

  • 2020 - Present

  • 2020 to date | Executive Vice-President (Executive Board Member) | GROUPE CURIE (Switzerland)EXECUTIVE VP (EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER): Developing a portfolio of Green Energy & Renewable Technology Investments by deploying circa €1 BN CAPEX investment funding and commercialisation / profitability roadmap for a large-scale chemical complex for solar panels, wind turbines, water desalinisation, green hydrogen and green ammonia plants, plus construction development projects, greenfield investments, vendor selection, site facilities and logistics. STRATEGIC INVESTMENTS & INDUSTRY EXPERTISE: Excellent technical insights (an in-depth understanding of chemistry, materials and science principles behind emerging technologies) and strong background in green technology / scientific research investments to manage complex investment phases, financing models (and budgets), board reporting structures and contract negotiations. Seeing the big picture to align strategic decisions with technical / investment related insights. STRATEGY ROADMAP & FUTURE PROJECTS: Leading strategy roadmap on future project opportunities, JV / strategic partnerships and private investor, investment fund and bank relationships, including financing / deal structuring, contract due diligence, international / local market regulations, managing stakeholder expectations, leveraging industry contacts networks and university R&D / scientific collaborations. Cross-cultural leadership oversight for strategic partners - Technology Partner (advanced next generation chemical product technologies) and Project / Construction Partners.



Jacoli Consulting and Trading AG

• CEO

  • 2019 - Present

  COMPANY PRESIDENT Leeds diverse international team identify opportunities and drive forward business against changing market risk, economic, competition, financial, technology as well as operational. Leading sales / business strategy to build global client portfolio and developed partnerships with global corporations on future production needs and trading contract negotiations COMPANY PRESIDENT Leeds diverse international team identify opportunities and drive forward business against changing market risk, economic, competition, financial, technology as well as operational. Leading sales / business strategy to build global client portfolio and developed partnerships with global corporations on future production needs and trading contract negotiations



Matam Commodity AG

• Company Vice-President (Commodity Trading Company)

  • 2018 - 2021

  VP (COMMODITY TRADING COMPANY): Managed a portfolio of raw materials, natural resources, chemical and steel industry clients across Europe, Africa, APAC & Brazil. Led business growth strategy to significantly grow client base and develop partnerships with global corporations on future production needs and trading contract negotiations. GROWTH STRATEGY ROADMAP: Led Growth & Business Development Strategy using substantial industry expertise across global chemicals manufacturing, mining production and scientific research sectors to advise corporate partners on strategic sourcing, technical production issues, installations, operations and cost optimisation to scope deals / build worthwhile sales pipeline opportunities.



PhD Study (Chemical Technology) & Non-Compete Agreements

• PhD Study & Non-Compete Agreements

  • 2016 - 2017

  PhD, Chemical Technology | WEST POMERANIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (Poland)PHD THESIS: ‘The influence of physiochemical properties of wet phosphoric acid on the process of production of phosphoric salts.’Non-Compete Agreements | GA POLICE SA & PDH POLSKA SA (GRUPA AZOTY CAPITAL GROUP, Poland) PhD, Chemical Technology | WEST POMERANIAN UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY (Poland)PHD THESIS: ‘The influence of physiochemical properties of wet phosphoric acid on the process of production of phosphoric salts.’Non-Compete Agreements | GA POLICE SA & PDH POLSKA SA (GRUPA AZOTY CAPITAL GROUP, Poland)



PDH SA

• United Kingdom

• CEO & President (Business Leadership & Large-Scale Transformation)

  • 2015 - 2016

  CEO LEADERSHIP: Business leadership oversight for a major CAPEX investment. Set-up company from scratch, led investment business case and defined 5-Year Transformation Program Roadmap, including overall multi-stakeholder engagement on strategic vision, corporate financing model (and budgets), board reporting structures, global vendor selection, project / technology strategic partners, contract negotiations and construction development projects for building a large-scale chemical complex with propylene and polypropylene plants, site facilities and logistics. CROSS-CULTURAL LEADERSHIP: Leadership oversight for global technology partner (advanced chemical production technologies), project management company and major construction corporation (chemical complex construction with 1,000+ on-site construction workers).



Grupa Azoty S.A.

• Poland
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• VP & Divisional Business Director (Growth & Restructuring)

  • 2014 - 2016

  VP & BOARD MEMBER: Divisional Business Director for a large division (€1BN annual revenues) with senior leadership oversight for divisional strategy (roadmap), business cases, project initiatives and cost optimisation (P&L responsibility and part of the GRUPA AZOTY CAPITAL GROUP). Appointed by the Supervisory Board (GA POLICE) to lead large-scale transformation, restructuring and future growth roadmap. Substantially increased stock market valuation. GROUP STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT: Wider collaboration with the Company President on Group Strategy Roadmap, Group Board reporting frameworks, investment business cases, asset management, strategic project initiatives and maintaining strong relationships with shareholders.CAPEX INVESTMENT PROGRAM: Leadership oversight for major investment programs covering Technical / Engineering, Industrial Maintenance, Manufacturing (titanium dioxide production), Infrastructure, Logistics & Energy to transform (scale-up) overall production and operational capability, whilst reducing production downtime and eliminating failures (substantial cost per day in lost production).MAJOR INVESTMENTS: New purpose-built greenfield logistics centres with leading-edge semi-automation technologies to transform on-time delivery performance (SLA targets) and optimise cost / process efficiencies. Investment in constructing a new manufacturing plant with complex production processes, high temperatures and sensitive equipment. Two-year program to build a new clean energy gas-powered electricity power plant to meet EU regulations.CULTURAL CHANGE & OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Embedded new approaches to Quality, Safety & Maintenance. Led cultural change to proactive maintenance and repairs with regular audits / inspections alongside robust Quality Assurance & Safety Management Systems, KPI / SLA reporting (data analytics, real-time monitoring and sensors) and staff training (standard operating procedures).

• Director of Support Areas (Technical & Operational Support Areas)

  • 2012 - 2014

  DIRECTOR OF SUPPORT: Reported to the Group Board (GRUPA AZOTY CAPITAL GROUP) with leadership accountability for 1,800 employees providing technical expertise and operational support to the Energy Centre (Electricity Power Plant), Logistics Centre & Warehouse, Industrial Maintenance, Infrastructure (realisation of investments) and Scientific / Laboratory areas. RESTRUCTURING, COST & EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS: Restructured Support Areas and led Cost Reduction & Efficiency Programs. Merged two subsidiaries into a new entity and realised CAPEX investments in infrastructure, logistics base, parking and Combined Heat & Power Plant aligned to new EU regulations.LEAN & SEMI-AUTOMATION PROGRAM: Spearheaded a major production efficiency program. Launched TMP (Team Management Profile) and 5S Programs for adopting lean manufacturing methods to improve equipment utilisation and cost efficiencies, reduce production losses (failure rates) and increase productivity levels. Achieved €multi-million sustained YOY savings.

• Group Strategy Development Director (Growth Roadmap & Vision)

  • 2011 - 2012

  GROUP STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT: Led Group Strategy, Growth Roadmap & Vision to ensure future investment plan realisation with stronger strategic intent and direction. Defined new Company Strategy covering Group Investment Plans, Change Project Portfolio, M&A (chemical company acquisitions), Scientific Strategy and a Balanced Scorecard Programme across all business areas.STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP & EU FUNDING: Assessed strategic objectives against changing market risk, economic, competition, financial, technology, operational and regulatory compliance environment as well as leveraged European Union funding from EU Grants and Structural Funds to collaborate (co-finance) on R&D / scientific research projects.INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Introduced a Centralised Strategic Management System using a balanced scorecard approach to identify opportunities and drive forward business optimisation initiatives. Implemented more than 100 investments and change projects across all areas such as Product Development, Marketing, Production, Technology, Operations and R&D / Scientific Research.



African Investment Group

• United States
• Mining
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Company President (CEO)

  • 2013 - 2014

  BUSINESS STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT: Led Strategy Roadmap for an exploration mining company in Senegal (multiple concessions). Included appointment of a Senior Management Team, cross-function areas (Project Finance, Geology & Mining), M&A Integration, Local Market & Government Regulations (Ministries), Legal / Contractual Agreements & Approvals (Licenses). Cross-cultural leadership, including risk / security, mining operations infrastructure and local working practices, scaled-up production, international shipping and cost controls. Substantially grew revenues.