Denis Hicks 席哲士
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Mark Kwek
I had the honour of interacting with Denis on numerous occasions when he as in and out of Asia. He is one of the foremost strategic thinkers I've ever met. His ability to connect different theories and apply them in a logical manner is indeed amazing. His views are always radical and most insightful, much of the high level strategic thinking I've learned was from him. The other quality Denis has is the ability to get things done and this is extremely rare with people who are strategic thinkers (they tend to talk only). I’ve seen him empower and motivate his team to achieve results which I thought was almost impossible. This reminds me of his other talent he has as a ‘connector’ which every organization needs so much. He is able to pick up the phone and get you the right contacts or point you to the right people. As a leader and as a friend, Denis has just been great.
Dr Norman Keane FRSC
Denis is someone who can be counted out to generate industry challenging ideas and strategies to drive new business growth. He understands both the technological and commercial aspects of succeeding in busines to business organisations. Having worked in Asia and continental Europe, I am confident that Denis can succeed anywhere.
Mark Kwek
I had the honour of interacting with Denis on numerous occasions when he as in and out of Asia. He is one of the foremost strategic thinkers I've ever met. His ability to connect different theories and apply them in a logical manner is indeed amazing. His views are always radical and most insightful, much of the high level strategic thinking I've learned was from him. The other quality Denis has is the ability to get things done and this is extremely rare with people who are strategic thinkers (they tend to talk only). I’ve seen him empower and motivate his team to achieve results which I thought was almost impossible. This reminds me of his other talent he has as a ‘connector’ which every organization needs so much. He is able to pick up the phone and get you the right contacts or point you to the right people. As a leader and as a friend, Denis has just been great.
Dr Norman Keane FRSC
Denis is someone who can be counted out to generate industry challenging ideas and strategies to drive new business growth. He understands both the technological and commercial aspects of succeeding in busines to business organisations. Having worked in Asia and continental Europe, I am confident that Denis can succeed anywhere.
Mark Kwek
I had the honour of interacting with Denis on numerous occasions when he as in and out of Asia. He is one of the foremost strategic thinkers I've ever met. His ability to connect different theories and apply them in a logical manner is indeed amazing. His views are always radical and most insightful, much of the high level strategic thinking I've learned was from him. The other quality Denis has is the ability to get things done and this is extremely rare with people who are strategic thinkers (they tend to talk only). I’ve seen him empower and motivate his team to achieve results which I thought was almost impossible. This reminds me of his other talent he has as a ‘connector’ which every organization needs so much. He is able to pick up the phone and get you the right contacts or point you to the right people. As a leader and as a friend, Denis has just been great.
Dr Norman Keane FRSC
Denis is someone who can be counted out to generate industry challenging ideas and strategies to drive new business growth. He understands both the technological and commercial aspects of succeeding in busines to business organisations. Having worked in Asia and continental Europe, I am confident that Denis can succeed anywhere.
Mark Kwek
I had the honour of interacting with Denis on numerous occasions when he as in and out of Asia. He is one of the foremost strategic thinkers I've ever met. His ability to connect different theories and apply them in a logical manner is indeed amazing. His views are always radical and most insightful, much of the high level strategic thinking I've learned was from him. The other quality Denis has is the ability to get things done and this is extremely rare with people who are strategic thinkers (they tend to talk only). I’ve seen him empower and motivate his team to achieve results which I thought was almost impossible. This reminds me of his other talent he has as a ‘connector’ which every organization needs so much. He is able to pick up the phone and get you the right contacts or point you to the right people. As a leader and as a friend, Denis has just been great.
Dr Norman Keane FRSC
Denis is someone who can be counted out to generate industry challenging ideas and strategies to drive new business growth. He understands both the technological and commercial aspects of succeeding in busines to business organisations. Having worked in Asia and continental Europe, I am confident that Denis can succeed anywhere.
Experience
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Triple Helix
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Belgium
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Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founding Board Member
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Mar 2022 - Present
Investment vehicle to grow companies based on a Circular Economy - recycling of materials Investment vehicle to grow companies based on a Circular Economy - recycling of materials
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United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
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Switzerland
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International Trade and Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Advisory Board ‘Pathways Project’ UNECE Committee on Sustainable Energy
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Oct 2018 - Present
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Icam, site de Strasbourg-Europe
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France
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Lecturer - Polymer Materials
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Feb 2020 - Present
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High Delta Limited
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London / France
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Director/Management Advisor
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Jan 2014 - Present
Advising on Polymers (especially Polyurethanes), Industrial Marketing, Strategy, Management and Innovation. Clients include Chemical companies, Financial Institutions, EU (External Expert - EU Horizon 2020 SPIRE), UNECE. Advising on Polymers (especially Polyurethanes), Industrial Marketing, Strategy, Management and Innovation. Clients include Chemical companies, Financial Institutions, EU (External Expert - EU Horizon 2020 SPIRE), UNECE.
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EIIL (European Institute for Industrial Leadership)
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Belgium
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisory Director & Management Coach
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Jan 2007 - Present
Member of the Leadership Development Board Coach for Innovation, Multicultural Team Working, Industrial Marketing Presenter for Leading the Connected Generation Conferences 2013. Member of the Leadership Development Board Coach for Innovation, Multicultural Team Working, Industrial Marketing Presenter for Leading the Connected Generation Conferences 2013.
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Dr. Gupta Verlags GmbH
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Germany
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editor
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Jan 2017 - Jun 2019
Freelance writer on Issues related to the Polyurethanes Industy - Climate Change, China, Electric Vehicles, Industry Structure, Industry Events. Freelance writer on Issues related to the Polyurethanes Industy - Climate Change, China, Electric Vehicles, Industry Structure, Industry Events.
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Director
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May 2012 - Sep 2013
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Director
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Feb 2011 - May 2012
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Director - NE Asia
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Jan 2010 - Feb 2011
Commercial Director for Japan, Korea and TaiwanLead the development of strategy to merge NE Asia, ASEAN and ANZ into one commercial organisation (sales $150m). The aim being to re-balance our Asia business following the growth of China and establish Market-focused Centres of Excellence to manage the flow of manufacturing into low cost ASEAN countries.The proposal was implemented in Feb 2011
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Commercial Director Asia - Automotive and Flexibles
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Feb 2007 - Jan 2010
Dual Role as Commercial Director - Asia for Automobile and Furniture Industries (Sales grew from $50 to $70m) & Director responsible for Commercial Operations in Japan, Korea and Taiwan (sales $50m)A tremendous experience working across all Asian cultures, Business Units and FunctionsCreated a unified North East Asia organisation and used the critical mass to re-enter the Japanese and Korean markets, principally by focusing on improving the local supply chain, customer service and technical support.Focused the Automotive Strategy towards high quality product offering. Broke into Japanese OEMs to get our first direct supply to Tier 1's in Seating. In Japan, successfully licensed technology and resolved trademarking and patent conflicts.In Korea, re-established relationships to develop business and initiate alliance opportunities - transplant business, JV's and supply contracts. Show less
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Huntsman Corporation
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Business Development Director
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Aug 2004 - Jan 2007
Running European Business Development & Innovation in a specialty chemicals company from core science to application development, market research, product launch and business modelling. End user markets : Automotive, Furniture, Construction, Specialty Elastomers, Composites Complete re-organisation of business development team (65 people), implementation of a venture capital & stagegate approach to business development, creation of a Core Science group to support innovation venturing. Show less
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Commercial Manager Europe - Furniture
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Jan 2000 - Dec 2005
Business management in a turnaround situation. Loss making unit turnover $40m/ growth at 8%pa transformed into 20% EBITDA/sales growing at 15%. Key sucess criteria - market focus and technology modification. Business management in a turnaround situation. Loss making unit turnover $40m/ growth at 8%pa transformed into 20% EBITDA/sales growing at 15%. Key sucess criteria - market focus and technology modification.
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Various engineering positions
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Oct 1985 - Dec 1999
Polymer processing developments for polyurethanes & acrylics Environmental technology and recycling Chemical plant maintenance Project Management Polymer processing developments for polyurethanes & acrylics Environmental technology and recycling Chemical plant maintenance Project Management
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Education
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1981 - 1985
Imperial College London
MEng, Mechanical Engineering and Management
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