Mechanical Engineer who started early career working with a Tier 1 automotive supplier as a test engineer, Production Manager and Plant Manager. Started working in the plastics industry in 1992 as Operations Director of a large injection moulding business, moving into compounding of a variety of polymers including TPE, TPV, PVC, PBT, PA, to name a few. 20 years as Managing Director EMEA with AlphaGary and Teknor Apex, leading developments in HFFR materials, TPE and the use of PIR/PCR for Automotive applications. From 2015, moved to leading business in the TIC sector, testing materials, developing formulations and process design., working with automotive, aerospace, industrial and consumer clients.