Alan Henderson

Key player in a senior development team whose task was to find, evaluate and initiate “added value” opportunities for the company. Investments in acquisition and JV’s totalled over £30 million from 1999. Successfully undertook a major business re-engineering project to focus the group on key markets and develop a marketing culture. Relocated and rebuilt the department on time on budget and with no disruption to service. Responsible for the global development of new products and processes for a £200

Drove the introduction of new products in key business areas (Coatings, Plastics, Ink jet, Catalysts Edible oils, Beer, Anticorrosion and Personal Care) leading to an increased rate of sales growth and the penetration of new markets potentially worth over Euro 250 million. Instrumental in a business re-engineering process designed to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Cost savings of 15% were obtained. Responsible for the introduction of new marketing driven strategic processes into the business as

Managed business development initiatives in the biocides, food and ingredients areas including market planning, M&A and distributorship selection, leading to the establishment of a Dow Food Ingredients Business. Joint Chairman of the Dow Global Water Soluble Polymers Business Group. Chairman of the Product Management Team for Biocides with P&L responsibility. Member of the Product Management Team for Cellulosics The main markets for the products being Coatings, Construction Products, Pharmaceuticals

Managed all aspects of the Development and Production of high value research radiochemicals for use in biotechnology.