Paul Hodges
Chairman
International eChem

Paul Hodges is a trusted adviser to major chemical companies and the investment community. His "ICIS Chemicals and the Economy" blog has been widely recognised for its success in correctly forewarning its readers of the global financial crisis.   

As Chairman of International eChem, he brings creative energy to important issues in the areas of: 

Refining/petrochemicals interface: Understanding the new global balance for olefins and aromatics, caused by changing feedstock and gasoline markets.
Restructuring: Leading the development and implementation of strategies to achieve successful business turnarounds. 
Sustainability: Introducing new Resource Management concepts in the supply chain to reduce plant operating costs.
Business development: Taking a commercial lead to help companies enter new markets quickly and profitably.

NiTech Solutions Ltd. Paul is also non-executive Chairman of this fast-growing technology spin-out from Heriot Watt University, Scotland.

Prior to launching IeC in 1995, Paul spent 17 years with Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI), both in England and the USA, where he held senior executive positions in petrochemicals and chloralkali, and was Executive Director of a $1 billion ICI business.

He judges the annual ICIS Global Innovation Awards, is a founder member of the Advisory Board for 'ICIS Chemical Business', and a Freeman of the City of London.

Paul is a graduate of the University of York, and subsequently studied with the IMD business school in Switzerland.