Reg Adams compiles and edits two periodicals, the monthly Focus on Pigments and the quarterly TiO2 Worldwide Update, both of which were launched in 1993. He is also the author or co-author of nine books on the topics of the titanium value-chain, the carbon black industry and iron oxide pigments. In addition, he often carries out consultancy assignments and serves as an expert witness in matters of commercial litigation. He is a Forum Manager and regular contributor for the TiO2 Group on the Linked-In platform and he has been a speaker or chairman at more than 60 specialist conferences around the world covering paints, pigments or minerals. Prior to establishing Artikol, his own consultancy, database and publishing business, he studied Chemistry & Economics at Birmingham University, gained a post-graduate business degree from Bristol University and then worked for Amalgamated Metal (a mining finance house), BSC (publishers, specialising in the fertiliser and chemical industries) and Metra (management consultants, advising on pharmaceuticals and specialty chemicals).
Franz holds a PhD in aerosol science from ETH Zurich. During several years of analysing airborne nanoparticles in the laboratory, he developed an analysis concept to measure the mass of single particles. As a co-founder and CEO of femtoG, a Swiss start-up, he set out to revolutionize the analysis of pigment particles and nanostructured materials.
Gerry Colamarino is currently the Managing Director of TiPMC Solutions LLC, which he founded in 2014.. He has over 30 years of international experience within the chemical, mining, and energy industries, having had multiple professional and leadership positions within the former DuPont Titanium Technologies (Chemours), Iluka Resources, and Bloom Energy.
TiPMC is a recognized thought leader and independent resource for all subjects pertaining to the TiO2 value chain, with a strong focus on TiO2 pigments and Mineral Sands. TiPMC employs a unique network of industry and functional experts, providing boutique consulting and advisory services, industry publications, and data services to financial institutions and industry participants world-wide.
Gerry is a graduate of Rutgers University, earning a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering. He currently resides with his family in Nashville, TN.
Julie has 22 years’ experience in the titanium dioxide pigment manufacturing industry and 28 years in the chemical industry. She is currently Marketing Director at LB Group (formerly known as Lomon Billions Group), the world’s No.1 manufacturer of titanium dioxide (TiO2) pigments. Prior to joining LB Group, Julie spent 14 years with Huntsman in its Pigments division (now Venator), where she held various positions within Marketing and R&D. Julie studied at Heriot-Watt University, UK, for her Chemistry degree and holds a Professional Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Prior to co-founding Alembic Global Advisors Hassan was a Managing Director and Global Sector Head for Chemicals Research at HSBC. Previously, Hassan has worked as a senior buy-side research analyst covering the materials space at Brown Brothers Harriman, a senior sell-side research analyst covering the chemical space at Sanford Bernstein, a strategy consultant at the Mitchell Madison Group and a process engineer at Imperial Chemical Industries (ICI). Hassan has won several accolades in research having been ranked #1 Middle East and North Africa analyst across all sectors by Extel consecutively for the last four years; #1 US stock picker by FT/Starmine in 2008 and Best Up and Comer in the US chemical sector by Institutional Investor in 2006 and 2008. He received a bachelor’s degree with honors in chemical engineering from London University and an MS degree in operations research from Columbia University.
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John Elder is a seasoned leader in the global mining and minerals industry with over three decades of experience. He is the Principal of John Elder Consulting, specializing in the Rare Earths and TiO2 value chains. Before founding his consultancy in 2022, John held pivotal roles at Hatch, a leading global engineering and consulting firm. As the USA Director for Mining and Metals, he led major initiatives in copper, gold, and lithium projects. He also served as Global Director of Rare Earths, as well as Global Director of Diamonds, Borates, and Mineral Sands/TiO2, providing strategic oversight and executive sponsorship for complex, multi- regional projects. Prior to his time at Hatch, John was President of Outotec’s (now Metso) Physical Separation Division, where he managed a global portfolio of products and projects. Earlier in his career, he served as the Exploration and Development Manager at RGC (now Iluka Resources), leading commercial discoveries and developments across multiple countries.
I am a collaborative leader with business intelligence, forecasting, merger and acquisition, and financial reporting and analysis expertise. I am highly skilled in interpreting market and business data to provide actionable forecasts on monthly, annual, and long term basis. I have several years of experience at facilitating monthly, quarterly and annual closing activities, including preparation of financial statements.
Rob Portsmouth is the Executive Vice President, Sustainability, EHS and HR at Venator based in Wynyard in the North-East of England. Rob has served as Venator’s Executive Vice President Sustainability, EHS and HR since May 2022, and previously served as Senior Vice President, EHS, Innovation and Technology since January 2019. He has over 30 years of experience in the chemical industry having started his career with Royal Dutch Shell in South Africa.
Dr Portsmouth relocated to the UK in 2003 where he served as Director of Global Marketing and Director of Business Development for Huntsman’s Pigments and Additives business between 2003 and 2017. Dr Portsmouth was awarded his bachelor’s and master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Natal (South Africa) and received his doctorate in chemical engineering from the University of Cambridge (UK). He holds a master’s degree in business administration from Henley Business School (University of Reading, UK).
J. Russ Snider joined Tronox in April 2019 as part of the Cristal acquisition. He leads a team of Marketing professionals and is responsible for global marketing strategy, margin improvement, segment portfolio optimization, new product direction, product promotions and branding. He has 25 years of titanium dioxide experience including international assignments in Switzerland and the Netherlands. He previously held roles in Sales, Sales and Operations Planning, R&D and Engineering. Mr. Snider holds a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Tennessee.
