Caroline Matthiesen made an apprenticeship as a chemical laboratory assistant at Worlée-Chemie GmbH. After her examination 2013 she worked for 4 years in the technical marketing laboratory for waterborne binders. During that time she developed starting point formulations, worked on customer & R&D proects and therefore contributed essentially to the success of waterborne alkyds. In… Read more »
Daniel Fischer started with ECKART GmbH in 1999 by completing ECKART’s Apprenticeship Scheme in Coatings & Paint Technology, where he gained detailed training in the chemistry, formulation, manufacture, testing and application of Effect Pigment Paints and Coatings. During his employment with ECKART GmbH, Daniel has worked with many different paint systems in a wide range… Read more »
Paul Goldsmith is a project manager for Whittle Industry Data, a company which has provided statistical services to the paints and coatings industry for over 30 years, working with trade associations and manufacturers in the UK, Europe and worldwide. He has been with Whittle Industry Data for over 10 years, working principally on the UK… Read more »
Elaine is a Regulatory Lead at the Chemical Business Association. Elaine has more than 20 years’ experience within the chemical industry and has worked in various sectors including catalysis, R&D and supply chain. In her current role Elaine supports members with regulatory and issues and is a Dangerous Goods Safety advisor (DGSA).
Geoff took over the running of his family business, Teal and Mackrill, in Hull in 1999. He has been active within the BCF since the early 2000s and has led BCF’s campaigning with Government departments on several key issues – most notably defending the use of anti-fouling coatings for… Read more »
Stephen is an Owner and Chairman of the Holding Company (H Marcel Guest Limited) and is responsible for the sales and growth of family business HMG, taking it to present position as the largest independent industrial paint manufacturer in the UK In 2001, Stephen invented and patented a novel Biocidal technology (Byotrol) and Floated Byotrol… Read more »
Ciara has a background in chemistry, and has established her regulatory expertise through roles within the ink industry and the Royal Society of Chemistry. Ciara is looking forward to providing comprehensive support for BCF members with regards to chemical regulation and other challenges affecting our industries. Outside of work, Ciara enjoys spending time with her… Read more »
Steve leads the Analytical Sciences team at Domino Printing Sciences, part of the Brother Group of companies. He specialises in chromatography, mass spectrometry and Process Analytical Chemistry. He gained his PhD in analytical chemistry from the University of Hull and has worked in petrochemicals and ink development. He has served two terms of office as… Read more »
David is the Public Affairs Manager at BCF, leading the organisation’s lobbying and engagement with government. Prior to joining the BCF in January 2020, David worked in politics at national, regional and local levels in the UK, and latterly in public affairs, both ‘in-house’ and for an agency.
Duncan is an expert in driving sustainability within the decorative coatings industry. With over 30 years of experience in specification, colour and sustainability, he is convinced that coatings can positively impact aesthetics, substrate lifecycles and the wellbeing of building users through a modern approach to coatings technology. In addition to chairing the BCF Sustainability Committee,… Read more »
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