Chemical Industry Crossroads: Essential Yet Controversial
Session Summary: The chemical industry is a staple for humans around the world while companies maneuver under ever changing conditions. Today’s environment takes these challenges to another level. Supported by the latest data from ICIS, this engaging discussion will explore the current landscape and the impact of geopolitical shifts and macroeconomic changes on the chemical industry. It will delve into how these factors are shaping the industry's evolving dynamics.
Throughout the discussion, the session will spotlight the role of the chemical sector in driving progress, improving standards of living, and sustaining global economies. It will inspire reflection on the broader purpose of our industry and the impact we have on the world. And provide an opportunity for key voices to share their stories of how they are contributing to positive change.
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ICIS
Speakers
Soline Guérineau
Speaker
Soline Guérineau is a sustainability specialist who has served various leadership roles in analytics, media, and events businesses. Currently Head of Sustainability Strategy for ICIS, Soline is responsible for leading the current and future direction of ICIS’ sustainability data, analytics and insights strategy. Through her work at ICIS, Soline is committed to supporting energy and chemical value-chains on their transition to low emission, circular business models. During her last tenure, she piloted business transformation, commercial enablement, and content strategies for The Economist Group’s flagship Sustainability initiatives, including The Sustainability Project and the World Ocean Initiative.
Throughout her career, Soline has been driven by the power of leveraging data and insights to help customers turn ideas and innovation into action. A globally-minded, curious, and passionate senior executive, Soline brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with a commercial drive at heart.
In her own time, Soline is a horse aficionado, an avid reader, and a travel enthusiast.
Alex Lidback
Speaker
Alex Lidback served as a Vice President of Chemical Data from August 2018. Following the acquisition of Chemical Data by ICIS in July 2020, Alex assumed responsibilities for ICIS’ chemicals analytics portfolio. Alex has 30+ years of chemical industry experience, and much of his career has been in research and consulting. In addition, he applies his wide-randing background in global chemical feedstocks, olefins, aromatics, and polymer. Alex gives executive and conference presentations, providing analysis and forecasts on the chemical industry.
In his career, he has extensive global experience including two separate period of workins in London, UK with responsibility for Greater Europe and the Middle East. Prior experience includes positions in Wood Mackenzie and CMA/IHS, building and leading teams in various positions.
Alex holds a BA in Economics from Louisiana State University.