David has enjoyed a long and highly successful career in the global chemical sector including Managing Director of Fujifilm, Chief Operating Officer of Avecia, and as one of the three directors leading Zeneca Specialty Chemicals into private ownership. David's more than 30 years experience also includes significant M&A work, knowledge of key Hydra Polymer markets and, of course, new business development.

David holds a number of other non executive positions including Chairman of One Central Park, Chairman Liverpool Associates in Tropical Health, Chairman of MatOx Ltd. and Non Exec Director of the Warwick International Group Ltd.