Speakers

Chris GreigSenior Research Scientist, Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment, Princeton University

Chris Greig is the Theodora D. ’78 and William H. Walton III ’74 Senior Research Scientist at the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment at Princeton University. He has a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Queensland and is a fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering. He also serves on the Sustainability Advisory Council for Dow Chemical Company, the Board of Australia’s Future Energy Exports CRC. His research is interdisciplinary and deeply collaborative with industry, focusing on overcoming the most critical challenges to mobilizing decarbonization infrastructure at speed and scale. He co-led Princeton’s influential Net-Zero America study and is leading Princeton’s collaborations on similar studies in rapidly growing Asian countries. Prior to academia, Chris spent 3 decades working in the private sector across four continents, firstly as a successful company founder, and then as a senior executive in the energy and resources sector.

Dr. Raja M. AlmarzoqiChief Negotiator, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

The GCC Chief Negotiator, the Chief Economic Advisor at the Ministry of Economy and Planning, a faculty member in the Economic Division at Prince Saud Alfaisal Institute for Diplomatic Studies, and an Expert at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He plays a pivotal role in advancing economic security as a cornerstone of national security strategy.

Previously, he served as the President of the Gulf Monetary Council (GMCO) and as an Economic Advisor at the IMF in Washington, D.C., where he was responsible for private sector policies across the Middle East and Central Asia, leading IMF missions to Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan. He also held the position of Minister Plenipotentiary and Head of the Monetary Union Unit at the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).

Dr. Almarzoqi boasts extensive consulting experience with major international organizations, government agencies, and private sector entities, including the World Bank, ARAMCO, the General Investment Authority (SAGIA), the Saudi Authority for Industrial Cities and Technology Zones (MODON), Alkhabeer Capital, Euro Praxis in Spain, among others. He has also served as an independent director on the boards of several investment funds licensed by the Capital Market Authority.

In the academic realm, Dr. Almarzoqi has taught and lectured at premier institutions such as the MIT Sloan School of Management in the USA, Thunderbird School of Global Management, and King Saud University in both undergraduate and graduate programs. He has also conducted training sessions for parliamentarians and Shura Council members across the Middle East and Central Asia.

Dr. Almarzoqi is a prolific author with a rich portfolio of specialized economic studies, research papers, and books on economic integration, monetary union, economic modeling, macroeconomic analysis, monetary and fiscal policies, and international finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics (with a supporting specialization in Finance) from Oklahoma State University, an M.A. in Applied Mathematical Economics from the University of Michigan, and a B.A. in Economics from King Saud University.

Peter FengVice President Aromatics & Fibers, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Peter Feng is the Vice President of Aromatics & Fibers. He is responsible for the North American Aromatics Service and covers the styrene, polystyrene and expandable polystyrene markets in the Americas for Chemical Market Analytics. With over 35 years of experience in various assignments, Peter has a breadth of knowledge in multiple disciplines and products. Peter is a key resource for understanding and insight into the aromatics sector of the petrochemical industry.

Within the Americas, he leads the North American Aromatics Service. While his current area of focus is the products in the styrenics chain, he has covered many of the aromatics products at once. In addition to North American Aromatics, he contributes to several different services and is a key contributor to the World Styrene Analysis, World Polystyrene Analysis and World EPS Analysis.

During his time at Chemical Market Analytics and predecessor companies, he has contributed to several bespoke client studies, including the development of a marketing plan for a new Middle East plant, a site assessment for a U.S. plant, strategic analysis for refineries and chemical plants, strategic purchasing analysis, etc. As a renowned expert, he has been sought after as a testifying expert in numerous legal cases. He is often a guest speaker at various conferences and industry events.

Before his role in market consulting, he worked at Air Products and Sterling Chemicals. He had assignments in Process Engineering/Technology, Information Systems, Projects, Environmental, Supply Chain and Commercial teams during this time. Peter Feng has a Bachelor of Science and Master of Science in Chemical Engineering from Northwestern University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Houston.

Sarah CottleExecutive Vice President and General Manager, Dow Jones Energy

Sarah has built and led global businesses across news, data, analytics, advisory, and events, partnering with customers in energy, commodities, financial institutions, corporates, and governments. She has held senior leadership roles at some of the most respected media and information brands, including S&P Global, Bloomberg, CNBC, and ICIS (RELX). She joins Dow Jones Energy to lead the entire energy, chemical, and environmental commodities business, including OPIS and its business lines: Chemical Market Analytics, McCloskey, PetroChem Wire, Axxis, A2i, and Eco-Movement.

Her career began in journalism as a markets reporter for Dow Jones in Singapore, covering commodities across Asia Pacific. She went on to lead global energy coverage from London and to report on telecoms, media, and technology from Paris for the newswires and The Wall Street Journal. These experiences built the subject-matter expertise and international perspective that have informed her transition into executive leadership, where she consistently combines editorial integrity with strategic vision and commercial growth.

Prior to joining Dow Jones, Sarah held senior general management positions at S&P Global, bringing together global teams through transformation spanning integration, technology, and culture. She scaled data, insight, and advisory businesses, introduced new commercial strategies, and advanced product modernization, helping customers navigate complex markets and make better-informed decisions. 

Her extensive background equips her with a deep understanding of the complex markets Dow Jones Energy serves, as well as the critical importance of reliable data for our customers. 

Tom AsselmanSVP Strategy and Chief Strategy Officer, OMV

Tom Asselman is currently SVP Strategy & Chief Strategy Officer at OMV, which he joined January 2022. He moved from Borealis, the chemical subsidiary of OMV, where he spent 19 years. His last role was VP Strategy & Group Development and member of the Executive Committee, responsible for leading Borealis’ strategy development, mergers & acquisitions and sustainability & public affairs. He was a board member of the Baystar joint venture with TotalEnergies in Texas.

Previously he led the development of growth projects in our hydrocarbons-to-polyolefins value chain globally as leader of New Ventures since 2014. Tom led the creation of the Baystar joint venture in the USA with TotalEnergies and NOVA Chemicals, which built an ethane cracker and a polyethylene plant based on Borealis’ Borstar^TM technology. He spent six years in the UAE as Vice President Middle East & Asia, managing Borealis’ interests in its fast-growing Borouge joint ventures with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) as board member and asset manager, where two mega projects of ~ 5 BUSD, Borouge 2 (2010) and Borouge 3 (2014) where constructed and started up during his tenure.

He held several positions in the Polyolefins business and Corporate Strategy group since joining Borealis in 2002. Before joining Borealis he was a consultant with McKinsey & Company in Montreal.

Tom is a Belgian and Canadian citizen, holds a PhD in Chemical Engineering from McGill University in Montreal, a MSc in Chemical Engineering from Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal, and a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Brussels (VUB).

Jeremy WallachPartner, McKinsey & Co.

Jeremy Wallach is a partner in McKinsey’s Boston office in the Chemicals Practice. He is a leader in McKinsey’s work on chemicals sustainability, including circularity and decarbonization, and helps lead the firm’s chemical insights microeconomics group. He has more than 20 years of experience advising management teams across regions on topics linked to strategy, growth, M&A, and sustainability.

Jeremy leads the firm’s work on plastic recycling in North America, including helping clients build businesses and evaluate opportunities in sustainable polymers. In particular, he has extensive experience in plastic circularity and chemicals sustainability. He has published perspectives and led speaking engagements in these areas in addition to providing client support on market demand, economics, feedstock availability, green premiums, system-level scaling opportunities, steps to reduce leakage into the environment, and carbon impact.

Kamil MajczakCEO, Qemetica

Since June 2022, he held the position of a Member of the Management Board of Qemetica. responsible for the strategy and business transformation. Kamil Majczak has been associated with the Qemetica since 2018, when he took the position of Strategy Director at Qemetica responsible for formulating and implementing the Group’s strategy. In 2020-2021, he simultaneously held the office of the President of the Management Board of Qemetica Żywice and a Member of the Management Board of Qemetica Ventures, a company focusing primarily on cooperation with young businesses developing modern technologies related to chemistry, sustainable industry and agriculture.

So far, his most important achievements at CIECH have been: preparation of the Group’s strategy for 2019-2021 and 2022-2024 as well as support in their implementation, coordination of activities related to improved efficiency in the soda business (digitisation), preparation of a plan to modernise energy sources in accordance with the adopted ESG Strategy, as well as a review of the Group’s businesses, including the sale of the Qemetica Żywice business for PLN 160 million in 2021. Between 2018 and 2021, he was employed at Kulczyk Investments.

Professional Experience

From 2018 to 2021, Kamil Majczak also worked for Kulczyk Investments. His previous professional experience includes working for the strategic consulting firm Bain & Company in Warsaw and Melbourne from 2014 to 2018, as well as for the advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers in London from 2012 to 2014.

Education

Kamil Majczak is a graduate of a master-degree programme in economics at the University of Cambridge and a bachelor-degree programme in economics at the Warsaw School of Economics.

Ryan MurphyDirector, Financial and Physical NGLs and Petrochemicals, ICE

Ryan Murphy is Senior Manager for Financial and Physical NGLs and Petrochemicals at ICE. Since joining ICE in 2013, he has held roles across the Trade Vault, eConfirm, Connect/XL, and Exchange teams, building deep expertise in Dodd-Frank regulatory requirements and electronic trading technology. Prior to ICE, Ryan spent three years at Macquarie, where he focused on commodities markets.

Ryan earned his degree from the University of Houston in 2009.

Hongjui DouChairman, Sinopec’s EDRI (Economics & Development Research Institute)

André WilkieAssociate Director, Strategy & Integration, XRG Global Chemicals

André Wilkie is Associate Director, Strategy & Integration within XRG’s Global Chemicals platform, where he leads strategy development, integration, value creation initiatives and serves as Chief of Staff to the President, Global Chemicals. Previously, André played a central role in ADNOC and XRG’s chemical M&A activity, including the creation of Borouge Group International, the acquisition of Nova Chemicals, and the acquisition of control of Fertiglobe plc. He also worked within ADNOC’s low-carbon hydrogen team, leading clean ammonia feasibility studies. Before joining ADNOC, André was with Boston Consulting Group’s Energy practice in the Middle East, advising across oil & gas, chemicals and utilities. He holds an MBA from INSEAD and a Bachelor of Arts, Honors Business Administration from the Ivey Business School at Western University, Canada.

Matthew ThoelkeVice President, EMEA Olefins, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Matthew Thoelke is the vice president of the olefins and derivatives team in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa at Chemical Market Analytics. During his time with the company, he has taken a wide variety of roles across a broad range of product areas. With over 25 years of experience, Matthew is a key resource within the business for understanding and insight into the olefins sector of the petrochemical industry.

Within the EMEA region, he works closely with the petrochemical, oil and financial industries, bringing support and guidance throughout the petrochemical chain. His current area of focus includes oversight of the ‘Europe and the Middle East Olefins Report’ and primary input and insight for the ‘World Ethylene and Propylene Analyses.’

His prior experience includes coverage of butadiene and elastomers, for which he remains a globally recognized industry speaker and expert. Whilst in this role, Mathew was responsible for the ‘Global Outlook — Feedstocks, Elastomers Report’ and the ‘World Butadiene Analysis’ and took the lead role in analyzing olefin and derivative markets in support of the long-term planning outlooks in the World Analysis.

Mr. Thoelke has both a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Materials Science from Cambridge University, as well as a Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (ACDMM).

Kelly KnoopCEO & Founder, Citroniq

Mr. Knopp is CEO and Co-Founder of Citroniq Chemicals, an industry leader in the development of sustainable plastics.  He has over 40 years of experience in the Refining, Midstream, Petrochemicals and Plastics industries.  His experience includes leading international sales teams, building sales & marketing strategies for new products and regions, directing new business development and improving sales teams through focused customer engagement.  He has served in leadership roles for NOVA Chemicals, Williams Energy, Koch Industries and Phillips 66 Company.  Mr. Knopp holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kansas and MBA from the University of Houston – Clear Lake.

Stan ChenFounder & CEO, Sinansys

Stan Chen is the Founder & CEO of Sinansys, a volatility advantage platform designed to help petrochemical and energy companies preserve margin and capital flexibility during periods of geopolitical disruption, shipping instability, and structural oversupply. Sinansys focuses on decision-timing intelligence – mapping how constraints converge across feedstocks, logistics, contracts, and operating rates, and identifying the last reversible moment to act before options collapse.

With extensive roots in industrial recycling and materials markets and a background in information technology, Stan bridges commodity-cycle reality with advanced scenario modeling and resilient supply chain strategy. His work helps producers and portfolio leaders stress-test assets across market and policy futures, protect utilization under disruption, and convert volatility from a threat into a strategic advantage.

Chatri EamsobhanaChief Commercial Officer, SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited

Chatri Eamsobhana is the Chief Commercial Officer of SCG Chemicals Public Company Limited (SCGC), a leading integrated chemical company in Southeast Asia. He leads commercial strategy, market development, and customer engagement, supporting SCGC’s growth and sustainability agenda.

With decades of experience in the petrochemical and chemical industries, Mr. Chatri has a deep understanding of the Southeast Asian market and regional value chains, complemented by strong global perspective. His previous roles include Chief Financial Officer and Vice President – Regional at SCG Chemicals, Managing Director of multiple SCG subsidiaries, and Operations Vice President Director at PT Chandra Asri Petrochemical Tbk, where he contributed to operational excellence and regional expansion.

Mr. Chatri holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Chulalongkorn University and an MBA in Finance and International Business from the University of Miami. He has further strengthened his global business outlook through executive programs at Harvard, Columbia, Wharton, Duke Corporate Education, and the Thai Institute of Directors.

Amy KozelSenior R&D Engineer, Integrated Energy Systems, NuScale

Amy Kozel is a Senior R&D Engineer for Integrated Energy Systems at NuScale, with a background in chemical engineering.  Since joining NuScale Power in 2022, she has been exploring opportunities to utilize NuScale’s nuclear power and process heat capabilities for the chemical and oil & gas industries.  Amy leads NuScale’s integration projects for Ammonia, Methanol, Hydrogen production and has authored publications in these areas.

Prior to joining NuScale, Amy worked for over 20 years at Dow Chemical Co. and its legacy joint ventures Dow Corning Corp. and Hemlock Semiconductor Corp.  She has held a variety of roles in Manufacturing and Process R&D and has technical and functional expertise in all key aspects of the operation and optimization of large volume, highly integrated chemical processes.

Dr. Ted Pettijohn, PhDFounder & Board of Directors, Arcanum Industries

Ted brings more than 37 years of proven expertise in the chemical and energy industries, including his tenure as President of Arcanum Infrastructure from its inception to his transition to the Board of Directors in 2025. Before joining Arcanum, he spent 17 years with Evonik Corporation, where he held senior leadership roles such as Senior Vice President of Corporate Growth & Development for North America—launching and managing the Evonik Oil & Gas Group, overseeing the company’s chemical park strategy, and driving petrochemical expansion in C4. His earlier positions included Vice President of the C4 Chemistry Business, encompassing butene‑1, and President and General Manager of Degussa Initiators, Evonik’s U.S. division. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strategic vision, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to advancing industrial growth and innovation.

Matt BogunCEO, Arcanum Infrastructure

Matt serves as Chief Executive Officer of Arcanum Infrastructure, assuming the role in July 2025 following a distinguished 22-year career at ExxonMobil. His extensive background spans both the Fuels and Chemicals sectors, with senior positions in operations, business and project management, strategy development, and commercial leadership. While at ExxonMobil, he held key roles including Global Product Manager for Specialty Fluids & Solvents, Project Planning Manager for the grassroots linear alpha olefins investment in Baytown, Texas, Regional Commercial Manager for C4/C5 Olefins, Global Venture Manager for Proxxima™, a proprietary engineered polymer, and M&A Manager overseeing a major business divestment in Europe. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana‑Champaign and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

David BadalManaging Partner, Morgan Stanley

David Badal is the Managing Director and Global Head of Chemical at Morgan Stanley. David joined Morgan Stanley in 2013. He spent 14 years as a Chemicals Investment Banker at JPMorgan. Prior to JPMorgan, David was a Chemical Engineer, managing the day-to-day operations of two chemicals facilities for Monsanto at its Chocolate Bayou facility in Alvin, Texas for 4 years.

David received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis with cum laude honors. He completed his MBA from the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business.

Carlo BarrasaVice President, Energy Insights, OPIS, A Dow Jones Company

Carlo Barrasa is the Vice President of Energy Insights at OPIS, A Dow Jones Company

In this role, Carlo stewards the development of energy market content to help OPIS’ clients navigate the complexities of the oil, gas & natural gas liquids markets. Previously, Carlo led the North American Light Olefins service, which provides clients with valuable insights into the regional market dynamics of cracker feedstocks, ethylene, and propylene.

Before joining OPIS, Carlo was a Senior Strategy Advisor at Anadarko Petroleum, where he was responsible for guiding the company’s market strategy for its natural gas liquids business. After beginning his career in various downstream and chemical roles with ExxonMobil, Carlo held senior consulting and research positions at IHS Markit legacy companies PFC Energy and CMAI.

Sameer BharadwajCEO, Orbia

Sameer S. Bharadwaj is the Chief Executive Officer of Orbia. With more than 20 years of experience, Sameer is a strategic leader with a track record of fostering business growth through technology-led innovation, operational excellence and talent development across the advanced materials, technology, energy and pharmaceutical industries.

Prior to assuming the role of CEO in 2021, Sameer served as President of the Orbia Polymer Solutions and Fluor & Energy Materials business groups. He joined Orbia in 2016 to steer the company’s compounds business, subsequently taking on leadership of the Polymer Solutions and Fluor & Energy Materials businesses and bringing Orbia’s fluorine-based and PVC and vinyl polymer solution portfolios to competitive market positions and global teams to high levels of performance.

Before joining Orbia, Sameer held numerous executive leadership positions over the course of an 11-year tenure at Cabot Corporation, most recently as Vice President and General Manager, where he steered go-to-market strategy and commercialization of new technologies with a key focus on the energy and materials spaces. Prior to that, Sameer worked as a strategy consultant for The Boston Consulting Group, where he served clients in the metals, telecommunications, technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. He started his career as a senior research engineer at The Dow Chemical Company.

Sameer has an MBA from Harvard Business School, a Ph.D in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota and a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Bombay, Department of Chemical Technology (now ICT).

Deon CarterPresident, Chlor-alkali Products & Vinyls, Olin

Deon Carter, Vice President & President, Chlor Alkali Products & Vinyls is a Corporate Officer and serves as a member of Olin Corporation’s Executive Leadership Team reporting to Olin President & CEO Kenneth T. Lane.

Before joining Olin in June 2024, Deon was Chief Operating Officer of Continental Industries Group since April 2023. Earlier, he served as President and CEO of Scientific Design Company. Deon started his career in the chemical industry at Engelhard Corporation, where he held various international positions. Following the acquisition of Engelhard by BASF, Deon served as General Manager of Global Polyolefin Catalysts and was later promoted to Vice President of Oil Refining Catalyst. He then served as Senior Vice President of Precious Metals before assuming the role of Senior Vice President of Performance Chemicals.

Deon holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of
Cape Town in South Africa.

Chuck CarrVice President, America Consulting, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Chuck Carr is Vice President of the strategic team at Chemical Market Analytics.

Chuck is responsible for providing strategic leadership for the global chemical supply/demand analytics and World Analysis publications. Prior to his current position, he was the global business leader for the Inorganics team, senior director of Global Olefins, and service leader for the North American Light Olefins Market Advisory Service at Chemical Market Analytics. His focus for the past 10 years has primarily been on olefins and the analysis of the propylene and propylene derivatives markets for hundreds of global customers.

Chuck’s expertise encompasses the oil and gas and chemicals industries, including refinery engineering/operations, purchasing, plastics logistics, and olefins commercial activities. Prior to joining the IHS Markit base chemicals business (now known as Chemical Market Analytics) in 2011, he served as director of propylene studies in the olefins group of Chemical Market Associates, Inc. (CMAI) since 2006. Previously, he was with Total Petrochemicals USA for more than two decades.

He received a Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Oklahoma and is a registered professional engineer in the state of Texas.

Alexandre CastroCOO, Unipar

Alexandre Castro has been Statutory CCO since April 2024. He has been with the company since 2020, having previously served as Business Director and Commercial Director of PVC. With over 20 years of experience in the Chemical Industry, Alexandre has worked for major companies in the industry, such as Braskem and Dow. He holds a degree in Business Administration from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), participated in the Global Leadership Training Program at Fundação Dom Cabral (FDC), and completed the Strategic Thinking Course at IMD.

Jenny PaurysSVP, Head of Research, Consulting & Community for Energy, Dow Jones

Jenny Paurys is Head of Research, Consulting & Community at Dow Jones Energy, where she leads global strategy across market research, bespoke consulting, events, and professional user communities.

Over two decades, Jenny has built and scaled information and analytics businesses that help clients make confident decisions in complex, fast-moving markets. Her experience in guiding insight-driven businesses spans energy, commodities, supply chains, government, trade, and financial markets, with a consistent focus on credibility, analytical rigor, and commercial impact.

Jenny’s leadership journey features roles ranging from senior individual contributor, to head of a large B2B news service, to end-to-end P&L ownership of a global insights business. A committed builder of teams and communities, Jenny creates environments where experts do their best work and customers gain trusted, decision-grade insight. She is based in Washington, D.C.

William Chen, PhDVice President, Asia Olefins and Derivatives, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Dr. William Chen is the Vice President of Chemical Market Analytics. He leads Asia Olefins’ business and has research responsibilities for providing insight into the dynamics associated with the ethylene, propylene, C4, and derivatives value chain markets. He provides thought leadership on markets relating to supply, demand, price and economics, as well as competitive dynamics and changing industry structural elements.

William also leads Asia Olefins’ business for strategic growth and provides ongoing commercial management. Focus on nurturing client relationships and deepening services as part of clients’ commercial and strategic decision-making processes. Nurture relationships with clients, including SOEs, POEs and MNCs, to deepen services in clients’ commercial and strategic decision-making processes. William has been involved in many petrochemical consulting projects and client studies, including the China Coal Chemical Study, Global Propane Dehydrogenation Research, and Refinery-cracker/aromatic complex feasibility study.

Before Chemical Market Analytics, William worked for ChemChina. William started as a chemical engineer at the company at a Lanzhou fiber plant in Northwest China. Then, he moved back to Beijing to focus on downstream application development. In the last two years with ChemChina, William took charge of sales and marketing responsibility in NE Asia.

William earned a Ph.D from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and majored in Polymer Chemistry and Physics. William is based in Beijing, China.

Duncan ClarkVice President, Global Aromatics & Fibers, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Duncan Clark is the Vice President of the Global Aromatics and Fibers at Chemical Market Analytics.

Duncan Clark is the vice president of Global Aromatics and Derivatives, based in Chemical Market Analytics’ London office. Duncan joined the company in 2013 as the EMEA Aromatics Director, taking over the global Aromatics team leadership in 2017. Duncan has 40 years of experience working in the global petrochemical and chemical industries in various Sales, Marketing, Corporate Business Development, Business Management and Consultancy roles.

Duncan maintains a view of global developments in all major aromatics markets and works closely with petrochemical producers, consumers and financial institutions worldwide, providing insight and future expectations. He has specific expertise in the polyester feedstocks markets. He is a regular speaker at Chemical Market Analytics’ regional conferences. He leads a global team of Aromatics consultants and analysts. He is responsible for the commercial strategy and client support for a broad portfolio of Aromatics services focused on individual aromatics value chains. He also regularly forms part of the project team for Chemical Market Analytics’ single client studies.

Before this, Duncan spent ten years working in an ExxonMobil / Shell joint venture company involved in fuel and lubricant additives and visited refineries worldwide. He also spent 12 years working for Air Products in various chemical and industrial gas businesses in the UK, U.S., and Netherlands. He now provides insights into the global aromatics and derivative markets, including paraxylene, purified terephthalic acid, ethylene glycols, polyurethane feedstocks, and the global benzene, toluene, and xylenes markets.

Mr. Clark has a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from University College London and a Master of Business Administration from Manchester Business School.

Adrian CooperExecutive Chairman, Oxford Economics

Adrian Cooper is responsible for coordinating and managing Oxford Economics’ global economic analysis, forecasting and consultancy activities, and overseeing its global team of over 450 professionals including 300 economists and analysts. He has led Oxford Economics’ work on a wide array of consultancy projects, ranging from policy advice to government departments in Europe, the US, Africa, and Asia to detailed analysis of the economic impact of particular industries and investment proposals.
Adrian spent the first seven years of his career with HM Treasury, England. During this time, he worked on the analysis of tax and other economic policy changes as part of the preparations for the UK Budget. He was also the coordinator of the government’s macroeconomic forecast for two years.

Prior to joining Oxford Economics in 1994, Adrian was UK economist for James Capel & Company, responsible for analysing and forecasting the UK economy for institutional investors, as well as briefing Capel’s own traders. Adrian was educated at the University of Bristol, England, where he gained a first-class degree in Economics; and at the London School of Economics and Political Science, England, where he achieved a distinction in the MSc in Economics and won the Ely Devons prize for outstanding performance in the degree examinations.

Keith CouchSenior Director Business Development & Integrated Projects, Honeywell UOP

Keith A. Couch is Senior Director of Business Development & Integrated Projects within UOP’s Process Technologies business. The focus of his organization is to drive bankable project development ranging from single process units to fully integrated refinery and petrochemicals complexes. 

Since joining UOP in 1990, Keith has held numerous domestic and international positions across a broad range of manufacturing, technical, service and business management roles. Keith holds 32 patents and has authored 21 industry publications. He has a strong background in both oil refining and petrochemicals and is driving UOP’s thought leadership for the Refinery of the Future.

Keith earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago, Booth School of Business.

April CrowSenior Advisor, Corvus Advisors

April Crow is a visionary sustainability leader and trusted advisor with 25+ years of experience developing and
operationalizing ESG strategies that drive both business transformation and measurable environmental and
social impact. She brings deep expertise in governance, risk management, circular economy, and sustainable
innovation, with a proven track record of aligning ESG priorities with commercial objectives and shareholder
value.

April’s global career spans work in 50+ countries across six continents. She began at The Coca-Cola Company,
where she held roles in operations, manufacturing, quality, and scientific and regulatory affairs before
advancing to lead Global Environmental Sustainability. She pioneered initiatives in ESG integration, circular
economy, and sustainable packaging, and served as a strategic advisor to Fortune 100 CEOs, senior government
officials, activist investors, and influential partners on sustainability topics ranging from business model
innovation to new product and packaging design.

In 2018, April transitioned to investment management, helping launch Circulate Capital — securing over $150M
from leading global brands (PepsiCo, Unilever, P&G, Coca-Cola) to advance recycling, circular economy, and
climate solutions. As VP of External Affairs & Investor Relations, she built governance frameworks, reporting
structures, and external partnerships that positioned the firm as an ESG leader. Today, she provides strategic
counsel to private equity firms, boards, and executive teams on high-impact sustainability initiatives that create
commercial value and scalable impact

Tracy CuiDirector, Energy Insights & Feedstocks, OPIS, A Dow Jones Company

Tracy is a Director with the Energy Insights team at OPIS, A Dow Jones Company.

Tracy Cui is an associate director with the Energy Insights team at OPIS in Houston, Texas. With a keen focus on market dynamics, price forecasting, and supply/demand analysis, Ms. Cui specializes in the intricate domains of oil, gas, and chemical feedstock markets.

She leads Energy Macro Service, which empowers clients with valuable insights into the global oil and gas landscape. Previously, Ms. Cui was a principal analyst with the North American Light Olefins team. In this capacity, she delivered insights into regional market dynamics, particularly in cracker feedstocks, ethylene, and propylene.

Ms. Cui holds a doctoral degree in chemistry from the University of Houston and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from Texas A&M University.

Leon de BruynPresident & CEO, Lummus

After becoming CEO in 2020, Leon strengthened the company’s position as a leader in technology licensing, adding nearly 50 new technologies to its portfolio through acquisitions, partnerships, or organically. His focus on energy transition and digital solutions to meet the needs of a changing energy landscape has given Lummus consistently strong operational and financial performance.

Prior to his current role as CEO, Leon led the transformation of Lummus to a standalone company under the ownership of The Chatterjee Group and Rhône Capital. His leadership during the transformation earned him recognition as Executive of the Year by Hydrocarbon Processing. Since joining in 1993, Leon’s career has been defined by his executive experience in the downstream refining and petrochemicals industry. He’s built a global perspective through living and working in eight countries.

Leon holds a master’s degree in business administration from Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Eindhoven University for Technology in the Netherlands.

Stephen DonofrioHead of Carbon Intelligence - OPIS, A Dow Jones Company

Stephen Donofrio is a Director and Head of Carbon Markets Intelligence at OPIS, a Dow Jones company. During his time at the company, he has developed and launched CAMIRO, the carbon analytics service of the OPIS Carbon Suite, providing policy insights and price forecasts, updated weekly to account for the latest regulatory developments and grounded in market fundamentals to help stakeholders anticipate shifts that may impact their businesses.

Based in New York City, he leads carbon markets policy and price forecasting in the Americas and Europe. He works closely with companies in GHG-intensive industries and in the biofuel supply chain, investors, liquidity providers and traders.

He is an international climate expert, creative strategist and experienced leader with a strong two-decade sustainability/ESG track record in global compliance and voluntary carbon markets, climate policy, corporate sustainability, non-financial mandatory reporting, ethical supply chains and responsible investing.

Before joining OPIS, he senior leadership positions at Ecosystem Marketplace (a Forest Trends initiative), Chicago Climate Exchange, CDP (formerly, Carbon Disclosure Project) and the United Nations. 

Stephen holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Villanova University with a double major in Marketing and International Business

Gordon FaircloughWorld Coverage Chief, The Wall Street Journal

Gordon Fairclough is the world coverage chief for the Wall Street Journal, a position he’s held since 2017. 

Drawing on his extensive experience in foreign posts, he directs the Journal’s coverage outside of the United States. He was previously the Journal’s politics and economy editor for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. From 2013 to 2016, Fairclough was the Journal’s South Asia bureau chief. He was part of the Journal’s team in China that won the 2007 Pulitzer Prize for International Reporting. He has also had postings in the Prague, Seoul and New York. 

Fairclough earned his bachelor’s in history from Yale University and a master’s in international economics and foreign policy from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies. 

Pablo GiorgiVice President, North America Light Olefins, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Pablo Giorgi is the Vice President of the North American Light Olefins business at Chemical Market Analytics.

Pablo Giorgi is the Vice President for North America Light Olefins at Chemical Market Analytics. With over 25 years of industry expertise, Pablo is a key resource within the business for understanding and insight into the olefins sector of the petrochemical industry.

Within the Americas he works closely with the petrochemical, energy, refining and financial industries, bringing support and guidance throughout the petrochemical chain. His current area of focus includes oversight of the North America Light Olefins Service and primary input and insight for the World Ethylene and Propylene analyses.

Mr. Giorgi’s professional experience includes working in styrenics, aromatics, olefins, and polyolefins businesses. Before his current position at Chemical Market Analytics, he held roles in commercial, purchasing, supply chain, strategy, and market intelligence functions across various organizations in Brazil and the USA.

Mr. Giorgi holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), later acquiring an MBA in Logistics from Fundacao Getulio Vargas (FGV) and an MBA in Management from Fundacao Dom Cabral (FDC).

Samantha GrossDirector Energy Security & Climate Initiative, Brookings Institute

Samantha Gross is the director of the Energy Security and Climate Initiative at the Brookings Institution. Her work is focused on the intersection of energy, environment and policy.

Prior to Brookings, Gross was the director of the Office of International Climate and Clean Energy at the U.S. Department of Energy and director of integrated research at IHS CERA. She has been a Brookings Robert Bosch Foundation Transatlantic fellow in Berlin and a visiting fellow at the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center in Riyadh.

Chris JahnPresident & Chief Executive Officer, American Chemistry Council

As President and CEO of the American Chemistry Council (ACC), Chris is responsible for advancing ACC’s mission to advocate for the people, policy, and products of chemistry that make the United States the global leader in innovation and manufacturing. Chris has been named by The Hill as one of Washington, DC’s “Top Lobbyists” and by the Washingtonian as one of DC’s “Most Influential People” for representing the U.S. business of chemistry and its customers within the halls of Congress.

In 2021, Chris partnered with Harris County officials in Houston to expand an extensive state-of-the-art air monitoring system to continuously track and evaluate air quality. The partnership included a $1 million donation from ACC’s foundation for mobile and stationary monitors. In 2020, Chris spearheaded ACC’s role as a founding partner of the Future of STEM Scholars Initiative (FOSSI), which provides scholarships for students pursuing STEM degrees at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Chris received the AIChE “Doing a World of Good Medal” and the CME STEM Leadership Award™ for his commitment to supporting a skilled, diverse workforce. Also in 2020, Chris oversaw a strategic review of Responsible Care®, the chemical industry’s environmental, health, safety and security (EHS&S) performance initiative, resulting in enhancements to the Responsible Care Process Safety Code and Responsible Care Security Code.

Prior to joining ACC in 2019, Chris served as President and CEO of The Fertilizer Institute, president of the National Association of Chemical Distributors, and president of the Contract Services Association. He began his career on Capitol Hill, including time as chief of staff to U.S. Senator Craig Thomas (R-WY).

Chris earned an MBA from the University of Maryland and holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Columbia University in New York.

Dewey JohnsonSenior Vice President, OPIS and Global Lead of Chemical Market Analytics

Dewey Johnson is Senior Vice President of OPIS and the Global Lead of Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS, a Dow Jones company (“Chemical Market Analytics”).

Dewey is responsible for the global business, including insight and research covering the major chemical value chains, including Aromatics and Fibers, Olefins and Derivatives, Inorganics (chlor-alkali, vinyls, and soda ash), Plastics and Polymers, and Syngas Chemicals (methanol, acetyls, and ammonia). Dewey is based in Houston.

Prior to Chemical Market Analytics, Dewey joined IHS Markit (through legacy CMAI) in 2009. His experience in the petrochemical industry covers all aspects of the business- financial, commercial, operations, research, strategy design and business planning, business development, as well as consultancy. Prior to IHS Markit, he was with Eastman Chemical Company, where he spent more than 25 years in strategic and commercial roles with various business groups and corporate functions. Dewey held management positions in commercial development, global sourcing, P&L for key businesses, market development, and market & strategic analysis of chemical markets and businesses. Dewey has led multiple complex engagements in strategy development and execution, global sourcing of Aromatics & olefins derivatives and industrial gases, business simulation & game theory and dynamic modeling, sales/ marketing, and business development. Dewey received BS and MS engineering degrees from Tennessee Technological University and Virginia Polytechnic Institute. He also earned an MBA in General Management. Dewey has been a frequent guest lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management, UVA Darden School of Management, and SUNY at Albany School of Public Policy.

Dr. Thomas KlosterPresident, Petrochemicals Division, BASF

Thomas Kloster was born in Germany in 1971. He studied at Mannheim University and at University of Waterloo, Canada. In 2002, he earned his PhD at the faculty of Business Administration, Mannheim University. Before joining BASF in 2001 he worked for the management consultancy McKinsey & Company in Frankfurt.

Steven KnellPresident of Global Content, Energy Intelligence

Dr. Steven Knell is Energy Intelligence’s President of Global Content. With over two decades of experience in energy research, analysis and advisory, Steven oversees all Energy Intelligence content areas, including Editorial, Research, Data, and Energy Intelligence’s popular annual Forum.

Steven joined Energy Intelligence from Wood Mackenzie, where he served as Vice President of its Power and Renewables consulting practice. In this role, he advised global investors and asset managers, power utilities, and oil and gas producers on buy and sell-side asset valuations, the commerciality of new energy business lines and market entry strategies.

Prior to Wood Mackenzie, Steven built his reputation as a global leader in energy and climate advisory while serving as Senior Director at IHS Markit in its flagship scenario service.

Steven is a Professor of Practice at the Centre for Energy and Climate Policy at SOAS University of London.

He took his Doctorate in International Relations at the University of Sussex, with a thesis on energy economics and climate politics, holds a Master of Science in International Relations from the London School of Economics and a BA Honours in Politics from the University of Kent.

Nick KovicsVice President, Global Inorganics, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Nick Kovics is the Vice President of the Global Inorganics team at Chemical Market Analytics.

Nick Kovics serves as the Vice President of Global Inorganic Chemicals at Chemical Market Analytics, which includes Chlor-alkali chemicals, Vinyls, Bleaching Chemicals, and Soda Ash.

Nick brings over 25 years of chemical industry experience to the Chemical Market Analytics Inorganic Chemicals insights team. He was promoted to his current role in 2024, where he leads twenty analysts who research, forecast, and report on chlor-alkali chemicals, vinyls, bleaching chemicals, and soda ash from five global locations. Previously, Nick held a variety of roles in the Inorganics value chain at Chemical Market Analytics, including leading the Chlor-alkali, Bleaching Chemicals, and Battery Materials advisory services.

Nick held various functional roles in several companies before joining Chemical Market Analytics. He began his career as a process engineer in the chlor-alkali sector at Canadian Occidental. Nick next moved into the energy sector as a field engineer with Schlumberger Canada cementing and hydraulic fracturing services. He transitioned from oil and gas to new energy and spent a decade in the hydrogen fuel cell sector in technical, commercial and financial roles. Nick continued in the electrochemical industry by joining Canexus (now Chemtrade) and held commercial leadership roles in chlor-alkali and sodium chlorate marketing.

Nick is originally from Canada and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from Simon Fraser University. He is a registered Canadian Professional Engineer and a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant. He has resided in Houston, TX, since joining Chemical Market Analytics in 2017.

Udo LangeCEO, Stolt Neilsen

Dr Udo Lange joined Stolt-Nielsen Limited as Chief Executive Officer in September 2023.

With more than 25 years of experience in the international trade industry, including expertise in global freight forwarding, road freight, express and parcel, shipping, customs brokerage, contract logistics and airline catering, he has held senior positions with Lufthansa, Deutsche Post DHL, Exel and DB Schenker.

During his time at Fedex, Dr Lange held several leadership roles, including president of Healthcare, Logistics and Americas International at FedEx Express, where he led a team of more than 50,000 in over 80 countries. During Covid-19 he was appointed to the White House task force on supply chain disruption.

In August 2025, Dr Lange was elected non-executive Chairman of Freightos (CRGO), the leading digital platform in the cargo space, connecting customers, forwarders and carriers to simplify trade.

Dr Lange holds a PhD in economic science from the University of Duisburg, Germany and an MBA from the University of Kaiserslautern, Germany. He is also an alumnus of the Harvard Business School and a member of the WSJ CEO Council and the Arts Club of London.

In 2020 he was named one of the ‘Top 10 Logistics Leaders’ globally by Supply Chain Digital, the industry’s leading magazine.

Martin LeidemitSenior Vice President Strategic Business Development Petrochemicals, BASF

Martin assumed the position of Senior Vice President Strategic Business Development Petrochemicals at BASF in March 2024 after being responsible for the company’s Polyamides & Inorganics business as a Vice President Global Strategic Marketing. In his 25-year long career in BASF he deepened his expertise in Marketing and Strategy for several businesses and in Investor Relations. Martin holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Cedric LienhartVice President Global Resins, AMCOR

Cedric Lienhart serves as Global Vice President Resins at Amcor, where he leads the company’s worldwide procurement strategy for resin raw materials, including polyethylene, polypropylene, PET, and masterbatch.

He is responsible for Amcor’s global resin procurement portfolio, driving strategy, supplier partnerships, sustainability, and innovation initiatives across multiple categories and regions. With more than 15 years of international procurement leadership, Cedric has managed categories including resins, aluminium, paper, liquids, and indirects. Prior to joining Amcor, he held procurement roles at Procter & Gamble.

Throughout his career, he has focused on building resilient global supply chains while advancing circular economy solutions, increasing recycled content, and driving decarbonization initiatives in packaging. Cedric holds a Master of Science in Biotechnology from ETH Zürich.

Steve LewandowskiVice President, Global Olefins & Thought Leadership, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Mr. Lewandowski is the Vice President of Global Olefins & Thought Leadership at Chemical Market Analytics.

Based in Houston, Steve Lewandowski is the Vice President – Olefins at Chemical Market Analytics (CMA) by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company, a leading global provider of information, insight and consulting services to the global chemical and petrochemical.

During a career spanning 30 + years in the refining and chemical industry, Steve has experience across the spectrum of refining and petrochemical hydrocarbon value chains covering various financial, strategic, technical and commercial roles. Before his move to Chemical Market Analytics, Steve was Senior Manager of Base Chemicals at TOTAL Petrochemicals & Refining, Inc. In that capacity, he managed the P&L of the base chemicals business, including joint venture relationships, strategic guidance to the partnerships, plant operational interfaces, project development, and commercial responsibility for olefin and aromatic monomers, including styrene.

Before the Base Chemical Senior Manager role, Steve had increasing responsibilities within the Petrochemical business at TOTAL. The latest assignment was overseas, in Brussels, Belgium, where he was responsible for the Global Aromatics long-term commercial business activity. The assignment included P&L responsibility and strategic project development for TOTAL worldwide. Before the Belgian assignment, he worked as manager of the US aromatics business. Before 2000, Steve was involved in the refining and fuels side of the Hydrocarbon chain both for what was then FINA Oil and Chemical and for Star Enterprise (a joint venture between Texaco and Saudi Aramco), working as a process engineer, optimization engineer, fuels blending optimizer, branded/unbranded fuels marketing and supply lead, and in a business development role.

Steve earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Michigan State University in 1987 and an MBA with a focus on finance and economics from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2000.

Rebecca LiebertPresident & CEO, The Lubrizol Corporation

Rebecca Liebert is President and Chief Executive Officer of The Lubrizol Corporation, a Berkshire Hathaway Company. She leads the premiere global specialty chemicals company in pursuing its mission to continually innovate, solve its customers’ most complex challenges and deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life.

Prior to Lubrizol, Rebecca was Executive Vice President at PPG Industries, a global paint, coatings and specialty materials company. She joined the company in June 2018 leading the automotive OEM coatings business, including the company’s
mobility initiatives. Her most recent responsibilities included leading PPG’s global industrial segment, Asia Pacific region oversight, and functional responsibility for global procurement, resin and industrial segment manufacturing.

Prior to PPG, Rebecca served as President and CEO of Honeywell UOP, a leading international supplier to the petroleum refining, gas processing, petrochemical production and major manufacturing industries. During her career with Honeywell, she also served as Senior Vice President and General Manager, catalyst absorbents and specialties, UOP; Senior Vice President and General Manager, gas processing and hydrogen; and Vice President and General Manager, electronics materials. Prior to joining Honeywell, Rebecca served as President of Reynolds Food Packaging, Alcoa KAMA. Rebecca began her career as a Development Engineer with Nova Chemicals. She held several positions of increasing responsibility during her tenure at Nova.

Liebert serves as the Chair of OxyChem and on the boards of the American Chemistry Council and the National Association of Manufacturers. She also was elected to the National Academy of Engineering for her leadership in developing and executing innovative initiatives to strengthen and advance the manufacturing industry. Rebecca earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemical engineering from the University of Kentucky; a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University; and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University

Xiaodong LyuSenior Market Analyst, Sinopec Economics & Development Research Institute (EDRI)

With decades of experience in the petrochemical sector, Xiaodong Lyu is a seasoned professional at SINOPEC. He once worked on ethylene plant feedstock optimization and benchmarking at the Optimization Consulting Center, leveraging routine production data and industry parameters to help cut costs and boost efficiency. Later moving to the Marketing Research Institute, he now leads a cross-functional team on consulting, strategic planning and market research focusing on chemical feedstocks and bulk petrochemicals, delivering practical recommendations for SINOPEC and industry stakeholders.

Anna Matherne MaldonadoAssociate Director, PetroChem Wire, OPIS

Originally from Southeast Louisiana, Anna Matherne Maldonado moved to Houston 15 years ago and is now Associate Director at PetroChem Wire by OPIS, a Dow Jones company where she has covered the aromatics and olefins markets since 2022. With nearly two decades of oil, gas and petrochemical industry experience, she’s held roles in journalism, public relations, and marketing at companies including Dow Chemical, GAC Shipping & Logistics, and ICIS. Her career has centered on bringing clarity to complex chemical markets through sharp reporting and analysis.

Kyle MathisVice President Corporate Planning and Development, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP

Kyle Mathis has 30+ years of leadership experience in the petrochemical industry. He currently serves a Vice President of Corporate Planning and Development at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company LP.  Kyle began his career with Phillips Petroleum in 1990 and joined the Chevron Phillips Chemical Company (CPChem) Joint Venture in 2000. Prior to his current role, Kyle served as the General Manager of the Alpha Olefins business with assets in the US gulf coast, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Throughout his career, he has held roles of increasing responsibility in manufacturing, sales, commercial management, and corporate planning.

Kyle serves on the advisory board of the school of engineering at the University of Kansas and is a board member of The Woodlands Economic Development Partnership in The Woodlands, Texas. Kyle earned a BS degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Kansas and an MBA from the University of Houston

Joe McCabePresident & CEO, Autoforecast Solutions LLC

As President and CEO of AutoForecast Solutions LLC (AFS), Joe leverages his decades of industry experience and knowledge to provide production forecasting and advisory services to the global automotive community. Joe manages the automotive turnkey operations at AFS including the global light vehicle, powertrain, drivetrain, and alternative propulsion forecast as well as a suite of AFS proprietary opportunity and sales planning software. AFS supports all tiered suppliers, VMs, government agencies, financial institutions, and the academic community with data, planning solutions, and a personalized support to help identify new business opportunities while mitigating risk.

Joe’s 25+ year career in automotive forecasting ranges from his tenure at AutoFacts, PwC, AutomotiveCompass, and now as founder of AutoForecast Solutions LLC (AFS). Joe earned his Bachelors of Chemical Engineering degree at Villanova University and an MBA at Pennsylvania State University.

Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.DJames A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy & Resource Economics & Senior Director of the Center for Energy Studies - Baker Institute

Kenneth B. Medlock III, Ph.D., is the James A. Baker, III, and Susan G. Baker Fellow in Energy and Resource Economics at the Baker Institute and the senior director of the Center for Energy Studies. He is also the director of the Masters of Energy Economics program, and he holds adjunct professor appointments in the Department of Economics and the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rice University. Medlock is also a Distinguished Fellow at the Institute of Energy Economics, Japan; he is a member of the Advisory Board of the Payne Institute at the Colorado School of Mines; and he is a member of the Advisory Committee of the KAPSARC School of Public Policy. In 2012-2013, Medlock held the prestigious Haydn Williams Fellowship at Curtin University in Perth, Australia. 

Medlock teaches advanced courses in energy economics and supervises Ph.D. students in the energy economics field. He has published numerous scholarly articles in his primary areas of interest, which include natural gas markets, electricity markets, energy commodity price relationships, transportation, national oil company behavior, economic development and energy demand, energy use and the environment, and various energy transitions topics ranging from engineered and nature-based carbon capture to hydrogen to the economic drivers of technology adoption. He has testified multiple times on Capitol Hill on U.S. energy exports and electricity market evolution, has spoken at OPEC, and is frequently asked to speak about global and domestic energy issues.

Medlock is the past vice president for conferences for the United States Association for Energy Economics (USAEE), and he previously served as vice president for academic affairs. In 2001, he won (joint with Ron Soligo) the International Association for Energy Economics Award for Best Paper of the Year in the Energy Journal. In 2011, he was given the USAEE’s Senior Fellow Award, and in 2013 he accepted the USAEE’s Adelman-Frankel Award for the Center for Energy Studies. In 2019, Medlock was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for the Advancement of the Education of Future Energy Leaders by the Abdullah Bin Hamad Al-Attiyah Foundation. In 2025, he received the OPEC Award for Research in recognition of “a career dedicated to the objective study and balanced analysis of the energy sector.” He is also an active member of the American Economic Association and is an academic member of the National Petroleum Council. Medlock has also served as an advisor to the U.S. Department of Energy and the California Energy Commission in their respective energy modeling efforts.

Medlock received his Ph.D. in economics from Rice University in May 2000.

Marco MensinkDirector General, CEFIC

Marco Mensink is Director General of CEFIC since May 1st, 2016, and one of the leading industry advocates in Europe. With members adding over 655 billion Euro to the EU economy annually and employing 1,2 million workers. Cefic is the largest industry sector representation in Brussels, employing 170 staff. Supporting the Cefic Board of 30 industry CEO’s, Mr. Mensink shapes the strategy and direction of the European chemical industry, uniting more than 22 national federations, 8 associate federations and 650 members and affiliates from all over Europe. A key role in CEFIC is the interaction with Brussels based and global stakeholders.  In addition, Mr Mensink has the role of Council Secretary of the International Council of Chemical Industries (ICCA), uniting 95% of global chemical production. For this he actively engages with the US, Chinese, Japanese, Brazilian counterparts of Cefic and the CEOs of the global companies, speaking up for Europe in global UN discussions and conventions. 

Marco Mensink has spearheaded the push for a competitive European Industry as a key cornerstone for the European economy, the provider of high-quality jobs for European workers in Europe and the European targets in the Green Deal. Cefic has been the initiator of the two European Industry Summits in Antwerp and the follow up Antwerp Declaration for an Industrial Deal, now signed by over 1300 CEO’s.

Franco MeropialiHead of Recycling, Versalis

Franco Meropiali has a strong international perspective and over 25 years of experience in the chemical industry.

After graduating in Economics and Commerce from the Bocconi University in Milan, he joined EniChem (now Versalis) in 1995.
In the course of his career, he has held various roles, first as Head of Finance at Polimeri Europa, where he consolidated his experience in managing financial, insurance and credit activities. From 2007 to 2016, he was Head of Planning and Control, contributing to the definition and implementation of Versalis’ turnaround plan, and prior to his current position, he was Head of Business Development and Licensing, coordinating international partnership initiatives and M&A operations.
He also serves as a Director of Versalis subsidiaries and investees in Italy and abroad and as Chairman of Eni Insurance in Dublin.

Geoff MoodySenior Vice President of Government Relations & Policy, American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers’ (AFPM)

Geoff Moody serves as the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers’ (AFPM) Senior Vice President of Government Relations & Policy.  Geoff leads AFPM’s federal and state advocacy on issues impacting the refining and petrochemical industries, including fuels, environmental regulation, trade, transportation and infrastructure, chemicals management, and tax policy.  Geoff started his career on Capitol Hill and has spent more than 15 years working in various policy and energy and environmental advocacy roles.  He holds his law degree from the George Mason University School of Law.

Joel MoralesVice President, Polyolefins Americas, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Joel Morales is the Vice President of Polyolefins Americas at Chemical Market Analytics.

Joel joined the company in March 2013 to cover Polyethylene (PE) and Polypropylene (PP) in North America. He began his career in 1999 with polyolefins manufacturer Solvay Polymers, which later became Ineos, in technical services and product development before he moved into field sales. After five years at Solvay Polymers, Joel moved into resin distribution sales for both Muehlstein and then United Polychem as a Product Manager, where he managed and sold polyethylene and polypropylene resins into various customer segments. In his most recent role before joining Chemical Market Analytics (CMA), Joel was a purchasing manager for Silgan Plastics, a major blow-molding and injection molding plastics converter. He has brought a wealth of industry knowledge to Chemical Market Analytics through multiple stints along the plastics value chain.

Joel works closely within the Americas with resin producers, converters, and third parties covering the polyolefin markets. Joel speaks regularly around the world as a polyolefin market expert. He is the service leader of three market advisory subscription services: The Global Plastics and Polymers Report, the North American PE Report and the North American PP Report.

Joel graduated from The Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a minor in psychology.

Chris MussoSenior Partner & Global Leader Specialty, McKinsey & Co

Chris Musso is a Senior Partner in McKinsey’s Denver office and leads its Rocky Mountain region. During his nearly 20-year tenure, Chris has focused on innovation and growth throughout his career and recently rotated out of a three-year role as global leader of McKinsey’s Chemicals practice. Chris is a recognized expert in plastics applications and economics, with deep knowledge spanning the entire plastics value chain—from feedstock strategy and application development to end-market usage. His extensive experience in growth strategy and M&A has been pivotal in guiding teams through every stage of deal-making. Chris has a proven track record of building private equity portfolio companies from acquisition to successful exit, leading over 20 due diligences in the plastics sector, and serving as the lead partner on one of the most significant and complex chemical deals in history.

Starting with his graduate school research, Chris leveraged computer modeling to predict material and process properties. More recently, he has been at the forefront of driving B2B growth through AI. While his work includes applying AI in R&D, Chris and his clients have achieved even greater success in AI-powered digital application discovery, commercialization, and marketing. This innovative approach is accelerating growth at an unprecedented pace, transforming development and marketing processes, and redefining the role of business leaders in the industry.

Unmesh NayakCOO Polymers, Reliance

Unmesh Nayak is an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in Plastics, Rubbers, and Specialty Polymers. He holds a degree in Polymer Technology from MIT, Pune, and a degree in Chemical Engineering from D.J. Sanghavi College of Engineering. Additionally, he earned an MBA in Marketing and Operations from NMIMS, Mumbai.

Nayak has held various leadership roles in sales, marketing, product management, and asset management at BASF and Dow Chemical, working across diverse cultures and geographies in Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and the ANZ region.

Currently, he serves as the Chief Operating Officer of the Polymer Chain division at Reliance Industries, overseeing Olefins, PE, PP, EO-EG, ACN, and EVA. Outside of his professional achievements, Nayak is a passionate marathon runner who has competed on five continents and aspires to run on all seven. He is married and has a daughter.

Brian NewsomeVice President, Global Chlor-alkali, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Brian Newsome is the Vice President of the Global Chlor-alkali at Chemical Market Analytics, by OPIS

Prior to joining CMA, Brian served in several roles at Westlake Corporation, including as Director of Strategy, Business Manager for Chlorine and Chlorine Derivatives, and Market Manager for Calcium Hypochlorite. He has also previously worked in commercial and technical roles for Kureha Corporation (Japan), Motorola Semiconductor and ExxonMobil LNG. Brian has over 17 years of chemical industry experience including over 13 years of global chlor-alkali and vinyl’s industries experience in marketing, sales and business line management roles. He received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin as well as a Masters of Business Administration from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor.

Lars Eirik NicolaisenSenior Partner and Deputy CEO, Rystad Energy

Lars Eirik Nicolaisen has been with Rystad Energy since 2008 and is currently deputy CEO and senior partner, residing in Oslo, Norway. He holds a M.Sc from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. He has wide experience as an adviser in facilitating strategy processes with stakeholders in the energy industry including energy companies, suppliers and investors/banks. The Energy Transition has been a red thread in this work. Nicolaisen has a particular foothold in the offshore Oil and Gas industry and hereunder a core client base amongst the offshore drillers. He is a seasoned speaker and represents the firm on a wide array of industrial topics at external events.

Anthony PalmerVice President, Global Circular Plastic Sustainability, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Anthony J. Palmer is Vice President of Chemical Market Analytics (by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company), where he is responsible for the Circular Plastics & Chemicals Sustainability business within the Base Chemicals & Plastics group. In this role, he coordinates research and insight activities related to carbon emissions and plastics reuse, reduction, and recycling. His work focuses on mechanical and chemical recycling technologies and economics, plastic waste supply and logistics, company ESG initiatives, and strategic responses to sustainability, as well as broader macro-industry implications.

Prior to his current position, Mr. Palmer managed the Chemical Consulting Group at IHS Markit, where he led engagements for clients with interests in the business, technical, and financial aspects of the energy, chemicals, and related process industries. His expertise includes strategic business management, financial and acquisition analysis, technology assessment, capital project planning, manufacturing strategy, international project development, expert witness and litigation support, and material supply strategy.

Earlier in his career, Mr. Palmer worked at CMAI (acquired by IHS Markit in 2011), CPI Consulting Associates, Chem Systems, and Exxon Corporation. He holds both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Manhattan College, as well as a Master of Business Administration in Finance and International Business from Fordham University in New York, U.S.

In addition to his professional roles, Mr. Palmer is an Adjunct Professor of Management at Connecticut State University’s Ancell School of Business Administration, where he teaches courses in Strategic Management using the case analysis approach.

Bob PatelBoard Director, Senior Advisor, Former Private and Public Company CEO

Bhavesh V. (Bob) Patel is a transformational business leader with over three decades of experience driving growth, operational excellence, and shareholder value in global industrial and chemical companies. Most recently, he served as President of Standard Industries, overseeing a $12.5 billion portfolio of industrial businesses across building materials and specialty chemicals, and as CEO of W. R. Grace, where he led a major restructuring that enabled the company to significantly increase earnings.  Prior to Standard Industries, Bob was CEO of LyondellBasell, where he guided the company from its post-bankruptcy recovery to industry leadership, delivering strong earnings growth, reducing debt, and executing multi-billion-dollar organic and inorganic growth initiatives. His earlier career included senior leadership roles at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company and Chevron.  Bob has held leadership roles in all the major regions of the world including the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

Bob holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and an MBA from Temple University, where he graduated in the top 5% of his class. He currently serves on the board of Air Products and is a director of the Houston Branch of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank. His past board service includes Halliburton, Union Pacific Railroad, and chairmanship of the American Chemistry Council. A champion of sustainability and innovation, Bob was a founding member and vice chair of the Alliance to End Plastic Waste and continues to advise leading institutions through his roles on the engineering advisory board at Ohio State and the business advisory board at Temple University.

Dave Pettit Managing Editor, Strategy & Operations, Dow Jones

Dave Pettit, managing editor for strategy and operations of Dow Jones & Co., works with leaders across Dow Jones — including The Wall Street Journal, Barron’s Group, Risk & Compliance and OPIS — to develop content initiatives that enhance the reach and influence of Dow Jones journalism. He also oversees content for the Barron’s Roundtable TV show, a collaboration with Fox Business. Previously, he was managing editor of Barron’s Group, where he developed news initiatives and oversaw standards. Before joining Barron’s Group, Dave held senior roles at The Wall Street Journal, most recently editor for editorial ventures. He held a variety of top editorial positions at WSJ.com and was part of the original team that launched the Journal website. He began his career as a reporter, covering Wall Street, investing and securities regulation.

Mark PlamondonExecutive Director, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association

Mark Plamondon is Executive Director of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association.  Mark has over 30 years experience in management, operations, business development, and financial analysis of mineral and refining operations.  He has extensive international experience and works to enhance the Heartland’s brand across the globe with investors, governments and stakeholders. Prior to his current role as Executive Director, Mark was Senior Vice President with Sherritt International Corporation, responsible for Sherritt’s nickel mining, processing, and refining operations in Madagascar.  His education includes a Master of Business Administration from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Engineering from the University of British Columbia.

Alberta’s Industrial Heartland (AIH) is guided by an association of five municipal partners, Alberta’s Industrial Heartland Association (AIHA), which was created in 1999 by the City of Fort Saskatchewan, Lamont County, Strathcona County, and Sturgeon County.  In 2010, the City of Edmonton became the fifth municipal partner.  All five municipalities have heavy-industrial-zoned land within the boundaries of AIH. The five-member Association is dedicated to coordinating, advocating, and promoting the long-term sustainable development of Alberta’s Industrial Heartland.  This reflects the interests of the community, industry, as well as the environment.  As a not-for-profit association, AIHA is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of the senior elected official from each municipal partner. The Board provides overall vision and strategic priorities for the organization. Ensuring responsible, productive, and environmentally sound development, the Board and AIHA staff work closely with numerous stakeholders including government, private industry, and local communities.

José Carlos PonsChief Financial Officer, Alpek and President, ANIQ

José Carlos Pons is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Alpek, where he has developed his career over the past 29 years within Alpek and its former parent company, Alfa. Prior to his current role at Alpek, he held several senior positions at Nemak, including Vice President of Business Development and Strategic Planning, Business Unit Director for South America, and Director of Mergers and Acquisitions.

He holds a Mechanical Engineering degree and an MBA from Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), as well as executive education from the Top Management Program (D-1) at IPADE Business School. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, José Carlos serves as the President of the National Chemical Industry Association of Mexico (ANIQ) and actively participates on various boards, including the Citizen Council of San Pedro Garza García, the Finance and Investment Committee at ITESM, and the boards of Indelpro and Polioles, Alpek’s joint ventures with LyondellBasell and BASF, respectively.

Nick RedmanDirector Analysis & Head of Oxford Analytica, Dow Jones

Nick Redman is Oxford Analytica’s Director of Analysis and the Editor in Chief of the Oxford Analytica Daily Brief. He leads the firm’s team of analysts and oversees the global network of 1500 experts, delivering actionable insight and trusted judgements that allow governments and companies to succeed in complex global environments.

Prior to joining Oxford Analytica in 2019, Nick was the Director of Editorial at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, an independent non-partisan think tank focused on questions of international security and geopolitical risk. He was editor of Strategic Survey: The Annual Assessment of Geopolitics, and of the Adelphi monographs, as well as serving in client-facing roles, directing research and delivering briefings and presentations to government and private-sector clients.

From 2002 to 2010 Nick worked at the Economist Intelligence Unit, initially as Senior Editor for Eastern Europe on the ViewsWire service providing political and economic analysis and forecasting, and from 2005 as Editor in Chief of ViewsWire. He redesigned and taught a BA course on security in the former Soviet states at the Department of War Studies, King’s College London, in 1998/99, after which he started his career in political and economic analysis at Oxford Analytica. Twenty years on he has returned to lead our team of world-class analysts.

Nick holds a DPhil in International Relations from St Antony’s College, Oxford, an MPhil in International Relations from Queens’ College, Cambridge and a BA (first class) in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Lancaster University.

Scott RookPresident & CEO, Chemtrade Logistics

Scott Rook joined Chemtrade in September 2019 as Chief Operating Officer and assumed the role
of President and Chief Executive Officer in March 2021. As COO, Scott was accountable for
delivering improved profitability and free cash generation from all Chemtrade businesses. He has
more than 28 years’ experience in the chemical industry, including commercial, operational, and
business leadership roles. Before joining Chemtrade, he was Senior Vice President, Commercial, at
Ascend Performance Materials, focusing on delivering business results, long-term growth
strategies, capital allocation, and M&A activities. Prior to Ascend, he held executive positions at
Eastman Chemical Company. Scott has a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from
the University of Tennessee and an MBA in Finance from Auburn University in Alabama.

Ben ScriberDirector, North America NGLs, OPIS, A Dow Jones Company

Ben Scriber, the Director of Natural Gas Liquids and LNG, joined OPIS, A Dow Jones Company, in 2015. With over 20 years of experience in the North American NGL industry, Ben has experienced several bearish and bullish markets, and witnessed the ever-changing evolution of the NGL industry, including the growth of Mont Belvieu and its importance in the global NGL market. Prior to joining OPIS, he was a retail and wholesale supply manager for AmeriGas, the largest propane retailer in North America, and began his career as an analyst for a startup company called Chalkboard, which was then acquired and absorbed into the Intercontinental Exchange (ICE). As a balance, Ben also actively serves on the board of the LPG Charity Fund and the Petrochemical Feedstock Association of the Americas.

Justine Smith Executive Vice President of Commercial, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company.

Justine Smith is executive vice president of commercial at Chevron Phillips Chemical Company.

Smith holds executive responsibility for the company’s commercial product lines, including polymers, specialties and petrochemicals, and the supply chain organization. She also oversees the company’s businesses in Europe and Asia. She is responsible for the supply chain and enterprise readiness functions for the Golden Triangle Polymers joint venture, where she also serves as a board member. Additionally, Smith is the lead board member for Chevron Phillips Chemical’s Saudi Arabia joint ventures. 

Smith previously served as senior vice president, petrochemicals, at Chevron Phillips Chemical. Prior to joining the company in 2020, she was vice president of intermediates, amines and specialties for BASF Corporation. During her tenure with BASF, she held numerous roles of increasing responsibility, including vice president of global oilfield solutions; vice president of regional business management plastics additives in Asia Pacific; and head of strategic marketing and projects in Asia Pacific. She began her career with Air Products, where she held various engineering and commercial operations roles.  

She currently serves on the board of directors for the Montgomery Country Food Bank. 

Smith received a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from Pennsylvania State University and a master’s degree in chemical engineering from Villanova University. 

Jim TeagueCo-Chief Executive Officer and Director, Enterprise Partners

For many years, Jim Teague has been a leader in the energy and petrochemical industries.  Since 1999, Jim has held various executive positions with Enterprise Products and currently serves as Co-Chief Executive Officer and a director of Enterprise GP.  Before taking the responsibility of Co-CEO, Jim held several key executive officer roles at Enterprise including Chief Commercial officer, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Executive Officer.

Immediately after his college graduation, Jim entered officer candidate school and served our country during the Vietnam War as a member of an attack helicopter squadron and as a Naval intelligence officer.  Upon completion of his military service, he joined Dow Chemicals as a pharmaceutical sales representative.   After a short period of time Jim was promoted to Dow’s hydrocarbon division where he ultimately became the head of global feedstocks.

Jim’s passion for people, business, and strategy led to his success at both Dow Chemicals and Enterprise Products.  For nearly 25 years Jim Teague has played key roles in the vast growth of Enterprise’s footprint and presence in global markets.

Alexandra TennantDirector, Global Recycled Plastics Service, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Alexandra Tennant is the Director, Global Recycled Plastics Service at Chemical Market Analytics (by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company).

Alexandra is responsible for content regarding market dynamics for recycled plastics within the Base Chemicals & Plastics group. As service lead for the Global Recycled Plastics Service, Alexandra monitors momentum across the recycled plastics value chain in areas such as supply, demand, pricing, regulations, and brand strategies.

Ms. Tennant joined Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS in 2025 and brings over 15 years of experience across the energy and chemicals industry. She is recognized for her expertise in recycled plastics and PET/RPET markets. She has held positions in finance and consulting, including ExxonMobil, Wood Mackenzie, and, most recently, McKinsey & Co.

Alexandra graduated Phi Beta Kappa and magna cum laude from Vanderbilt University with dual degrees in Economics and the History of Art; she later earned her MBA from the School of Management at Yale University.

Mitch ToomeyVice President Sustainability & Responsible Care, American Chemistry Council (ACC)

As Vice President of Sustainability and Responsible Care, Mitch Toomey is responsible for leading the strategic implementation of ACC’s world-class EHS&S performance initiative and executing the industry’s commitment to sustainability – through innovation, collaboration, and technologies that enhance the safety and environmental impacts of ACC member products and operations.

Previously, Mitch served as Director of Sustainability for BASF Corporation and also spent more than 15 years with the United Nations and UN Development Programme (UNDP), where he helped champion the United Nations global social responsibility and sustainability movement. He also led UN engagement and expert dialogues for the 2012 Rio Conference on Sustainability, launched the UNDP Innovation Facility, and served as lead author for the UNDP Knowledge Management Strategy. Prior to joining the UN, Mitch worked in the private sector building two startups.

Mitch earned both an MBA and BA from New York University.

Ignacio TorrasPresident & CEO, Tricon Energy

Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Tarras is the Founder, President, and CEO of Tricon Energy, a global leader in the trade and distribution of chemicals and plastics. Since founding the company in 1996, Tricon has become an industry leader with over $14 billion in revenue, ranking second on ICIS’s Top 100 Chemical Distributors list and 35th on Forbes’ 2025 Top Private Companies in America list. The company has built a reputation for excellence in logistics, risk management, finance, market intelligence, distribution, technical support, and sustainability, serving customers across the global supply chain.

Beyond Tricon, Mr. Tarras is an active entrepreneur and philanthropist, with ventures spanning the culinary, arts, and education sectors. He is the owner of several Houston-based restaurants, including the Michelin-starred BCN Taste & Tradition. He has also served on the boards of the Houston Grand Opera, the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, and St. Thomas University, among other organizations.

In 2022, he founded the Tarras Foundation which operates exclusively for charitable purposes. Among other projects, the Tarras Foundation created the Genuine Cup which uses the social power of soccer to promote inclusivity for the neurodiverse community, as well as Genuine Connect, which aims to create a lasting impact through advocacy and employability.

In 2023, Mr. Tarras was presented the Sophia Award for Excellence by Her Majesty Queen Sophia of Spain. Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Mr. Tarras – Nacho – has been married to his wife, Isabel, since 1988 and has four children and five grandchildren.

Nick VafiadisVice President, Global Plastics & Polymers, Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

57Nick Vafiadis is the Vice President of the Plastics & Polymers business at Chemical Market Analytics.

34 years, including critical roles in sales, sales management, product management, and business line management in the plastics, surfactants, and consulting industries.
Nick is a 30+ year chemical and plastics industry veteran and manages Chemical Market Analytics’ global plastics practice. Nick’s daily responsibilities include analysis, consulting, and reporting on the global polyolefins market and managing global operations associated with producing and developing various plastics reports. Concurrently, he contributes to single-client projects and studies related to the polyolefins industry. In his earlier assignments, he was responsible for consulting duties associated with the Chlor-alkali and vinyl product chain. He has contributed to the Monomers Market Report, the Chlor-Alkali Market Report, and the Global Plastics & Polymers Market Report.

He has been with Chemical Market Analytics and its predecessor companies since 2002. Before 2002, he spent twelve years with Vista Chemical Company, where he held assignments in marketing, product management, and sales management in the vinyl and surfactant business areas. Mr. Vafiadis holds a Management BBA from The University of Texas at Austin, United States.

Fredrico VellerNational Undersecretary of Hydrocarbons, Argentina

Fredrico Veller is a professional with 28 years of experience in the Energy, Petrochemical, and Fertilizer industries. National Undersecretary of Hydrocarbons since November 2024.

Over the course of his career, Federico has held operational and executive positions across multiple companies and cultures in both Argentina and Spain, including YPF, Profertil, Repsol YPF, Dow Chemical, and ExxonMobil. His most recent executive roles include CEO of Profertil S.A. from 2020 to 2022 and Executive Director of Chemicals at YPF S.A. from 2018 to 2020.

Additionally, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of Profertil S.A. and MEGA S.A. between 2018 and 2020. Throughout his career, he has also held leadership roles in industry associations, including President of the Chemical and Petrochemical Industry Chamber, President of the Argentine Petrochemical Institute, Vice President of the Latin American Chemical and Petrochemical Association, and Board Member of the International Fertilizer Association.

Federico holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Mar del Plata and completed executive studies at IAE Business School.

Dr. Fairy WangVice President, Sinopec’s EDRI (Economics & Development Research Institute)

Doctor Fairy Wang Pei is currently the vice president of Sinopec’s EDRI (Economics & Development Research Institute), an important think-tank of energy industry. She is also a professorate senior economist inside Sinopec. Before EDRI, Fairy is the head of Research and Strategy in Unipec, the trading arm of Sinopec and also the largest crude oil trading company globally. She is also responsible for carbon trading and power trading in Unipec. She has rich experience in oil & gas analysis, as well as carbon & power trading, also enjoys a very good reputation in these areas. Based in Beijing office since July 2010, Fairy has been working as a senior analyst, mainly covering oil fundamentals and providing corporate strategy for both Unipec and Sinopec top levels. Fairy is the author of many professional articles. She and her team have published China’s first Petroleum Blue Book as well. She also actively engages with market participants to ensure her research is the most relevant to the industry. Fairy holds a PhD of Economics from the Chinese Academy of Social Science (CASS) in Beijing.

David YankovitzGlobal Energy & Chemical Leader, Deloitte

With 30+ years experience, David develops growth strategies to strengthen the Chemical and Specialty Materials sector. He is known for building enduring client relationships with CEOs and C-Level executives at premier international companies in both growth and cost containment initiatives. David’s breadth of experience encompasses business strategies, innovation, environmental sustainability, digital transformation, supply chain and operations across Energy and Chemicals. High impact results include leading growth strategies, digital transformation, and environmental strategies focused on sustainable products, lowering GHG emissions, sourcing renewable energies, and increasing circularity.