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As Head of Engineering, Syed is responsible for all of the engineering, maintenance and project activities on the site and is a member of the Senior Management Team.

Syed has over 25 years of asset management experience in the heavy engineering industry mainly power generation, managing several high value new and upgrade projects within the power and pharmaceutical industry. He is very passionate about developing skilled engineering resources and new engineers, taking an active role in professional institutions.

Syed holds a degree in Mechanical Engineering and is a Chartered member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and a Fellow Member of the Institute of Leadership and Management.

As Commercial Manager, Alex’s role is responsible for the Commercial Team at Briar Chemicals as well as the planning and implementation of the Briar Chemicals commercial strategy.

Focused on supporting Briar’s key long term customers as well as identifying new strategic partners, driving mutual benefit and enhanced customer experience and service.

Alex has over 15 years experience culminated through multiple diverse sales and commercial roles in manufacturing and the performance coatings sector, carving out a career in transformational growth brings a wealth of knowledge to the Briar Team.

Alex is committed, with the support of the wider Management Team to deliver strong, sustainable commercial growth at Briar Chemicals.

As production unit leader, Najam is responsible for safe and reliable operation of chemical manufacturing, formulation/packing plants. Developing liaison with Briar’s customers is vital part of his role as PPC lead.

Starting in fertilizer industry, Najam got 16 years of experience in manufacturing operations, engineering, resourcing and planning large scale projects. Being 6Sigma certified professional, he has contributed in numerous efficiency and reliability projects. Najam is committed to drive forward Briars capacity and capability development initiatives.

Najam holds bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering and Masters of business administration from Durham University UK.

As Transformation and Systems Manager, Nick is responsible for leading the company’s technology strategy and managing overall IT operations and customer service.

Nick has experience in IT strategic planning, project management and operations, supporting companies worldwide.

Nick holds qualifications in IT service delivery (ITIL), Project Management (Prince2) and IT security (GICSP & GSLC) as well as being an active member of the British Computer Society.

Robin has over 25 years’ experience in the chemical industry, starting off as a shift chemist, working way up, via process development, to plant management. Robin has managed both batch and continuous processes, and been involved with many improvement projects, from small scale new vessel introduction, to larger scale plant expansion and modernisation.

Robin has an honours science degree, and an M.B.A.

As Logistics Manager, Richard is responsible for the efficient flow of raw materials to site and the timely despatch of finished products around the world by land, sea or air.

Richard has over 30 years’ experience in the chemical manufacturing industry, with the last 15 years in supply chain management. Richard holds a degree in Chemistry.

As Production Unit Leader, Ian is responsible for the safe, reliable and efficient operation of his plants.

Ian has over 12 years’ experience across engineering and operations. Starting in the industrial gas industry working for a global leader, he worked his way up to plant management, managing the technical, resourcing and planning elements of the site.

Ian holds a Masters in Chemical Engineering from Imperial College London.

As Head of HR & Training, Rosalind is responsible for Briar Chemicals people agenda; attracting and retaining talented people and building a diverse and inclusive work environment which allows employees to succeed in equal measure to deliver high business impact and performance.

With over 15 years’ experience within HR and Learning Development, Rosalind is passionate about providing HR solutions, attracting high calibre talent and building strong performing teams.

Rosalind holds a Law Degree and CIPD Level 7 Advanced Certificate in Human Resource Management.

As QHSE Manager for Briar Chemicals, Mark is responsible for safety, health, security and environmental control, including waste management.

With over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, Mark started his career in R&D for Glaxo Welcome before moving into the agrochemical industry, supporting sites in the UK and across the globe.

Mark holds a degree in Medical Physics, a diploma in Occupational Hygiene and is a Chartered Safety Practitioner.

As Operational Excellence Manager, Graham is responsible for all production and manufacturing activities on the site and is a member of the Senior Management Team.

Graham has over 25 years’ experience in plant management, technical support and process development through his years working for Bayer CropScience, Aventis CropScience and Rhone-Poulenc Agriculture.

Graham holds a first class honours degree in Chemistry and Physics from the University of Brighton and is a Chartered Chemist and member of the Royal Society of Chemistry.