Archives: Speakers.

Dr Sandra Coulthurst

Sandra has worked in the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers) technical department of Univar Solutions since September 2002. She provides technical support to coatings and construction customers in the UK and across Europe. This work involves close collaboration with both suppliers and customers, with the aim of meeting the markets’ demands and challenges. Prior… Read more »

Romain Severac

In early 2016, Romain Severac joined Advancion Science as Technology manager, dedicated to Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Inks in EMEA. After the implementation of a brand new laboratory in Paris, Romain is now in charge of both technical developments and renewal of the technical basis of ANGUS portfolio as Global paint and coating Technical Director…. Read more »

Marc Cornick

Marc Cornick has been working in the polymer industry since 1986. During this time he has been involved in various sectors, including resins, adhesives and coatings. He has worked in various technical roles, including R&D and technical service. He holds a BSc in Polymer Technology from Trowbridge College (UK) and an MSc in Polymer Chemistry… Read more »

Paul Dietz

Paul joined FP-Pigments Oy in 2010, as their Group Technical Director with a global responsibility for introducing their new patented Opacity Pigment to the Coatings and Plastics markets. A Graduate in Chemistry from the University of Teesside and a Fellow in the Technology of Surface Coatings, in his current role Paul is responsible for providing… Read more »

Andy White

After a degree in Chemistry from Nottingham University, Andy started work making polymers and subsequently industrial coatings for ICI in Birmingham in 1984. In 1991 he stepped into raw materials when he moved to SCM Chemicals (latterly Millennium Chemicals and now Cristal/Tronox) as a Technical Service Manager. There followed a 17 year career in TiO2,… Read more »

Edward Platt

Edward obtained a master’s degree in chemical engineering, followed by a PhD in sustainability assessment from the University of Sheffield. With a focus on sustainable supply chain decision-making, Edward developed a bespoke screening tool for application to sustainable surfactants for degree sponsor Unilever Home Care. Following the submission of his thesis, Edward joined the Chemical… Read more »