Since we launched in 2000 Chemical Search International has worked across the chemicals value-chain on many different assignments. Many of our searches are cross-border and international and we have successfully completed roles in almost every European country, North America, Russia & CEE, Middle East, India, China and South-East Asia.
Sector Expertise
Chemicals | Petrochemicals, industrial chemicals, polyolefins, basic polymers, chlor-alkali vinyl, fertilizers, catalysts, additives, antimicrobials, personal care, ingredients and other fine chemicals.
Materials | Plastics of all types such as polyurethanes, engineering polymers, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, composites, textile fibers and some nanotech-based materials.
Resources | Minerals, rare-earths, metals, water technology, industrial gases. Increasingly involved with the oil sector, conventional and shale gas and green and renewable technologies.
Biosciences | Pharmaceutical actives, agrochemicals, contract research and manufacturing, white and green biotechnology, drug delivery, natural products, FFF, nutraceuticals.
Function Expertise
We have experience placing business leaders up to GM and CEO level, chemicals and related consultants up to SVP level, most commercial functions up to VP or Director level, R&D and Innovation up to CTO, manufacturing roles to Plant Manager, plus occasional senior appointments in finance (CFO), operations (COO) and regulatory (Director).
Client Expertise
We have worked for manufacturers, distributors, traders, technology spin-outs, financial institutions and consulting companies. Our clients have ranged from a handful of employees who need a C-level executive, to SMEā€™s (up to ~$1bn turnover) where we generally place directors or senior managers, to global multinationals where we tend to place managers and specialists.
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