With over 20 years working in the chemical industry covering R&D, supply chains, integration, commercial and strategy, Chris combines technology and commercial experience to provide direction and strategy for chemicals and manufacturing. This could be leading an M&A or integration activity, assessing a new technology or business opportunity, providing insight into a specific market or supporting a new plant from concept to execution, his background and skills deliver positive outcomes for businesses.

MBA, Said Business School, University of Oxford, 2008
PhD, Organic Chemistry, University of Cambridge, 2004
MA, Msci, Natural Sciences, University of Cambridge, 2000

Negotiations, deal structure and due diligence for western hemisphere refinery acquisition and restart
Technical and commercial lead for FEED revision of green field 200 kbbl refinery project, including technology refinement, logistics, feedstock selection and process
Evaluating technologies and commercial opportunities for green field Gas to Chemicals project
Technical and commercial due diligence for Ammonia / Urea M&A opportunity
Market survey for CO2 to chemicals opportunities
Commercial development of US shale oil opportunity

After starting as a medicinal chemist in R&D, Chris then joined INEOS and worked in a variety of business development and commercial roles for INEOS Technologies, Oxide and Acetyls, before founding Myrtus Consulting.

Petrochemicals - including Polyolefins, Ethylene and Propylene oxide, Acetyls, Oxochemicals, Ammonia and Methanol
Petrochemical technology
Techno-economics analysis and financial modelling
Market studies for existing chemicals and new products
M&A and due diligence including commercial and technical aspects
Biofuels
Sustainability and renewable chemicals
Integration - pre and post day one planning and execution
ERP and SAP systems
Logistics and supply chains
Site level agreements and operation
Short and long-term supply contracts