Les Rose
International Projects Director

ProfileLes is an internationally recognised expert in polymer technology with nearly 30 years experience in the petrochemicals and plastics industries.  Les had 22 years experience at BP Chemicals in Product Research & Applications Development working in packaging, wire & cable and pipe sectors.  He has delivered many unique product testing solutions for structure property relationships in new product development including PE80 and PE100 pipe grades.  Les has also supported the set-up of product application and development centres working with various global suppliers on equipment purchase and technologies. 

Education & DevelopmentMSc Theoretical Physics, University of Wales (UK)
BSC Physics (1st), University of Wales in Cardiff (UK)
Management development at various BP Chemical in-house courses including quality management, project management and finance

Key Skills & Solutions Focus

• Successful project management of regional product application and development centres focussing on delivering building design and equipment selection
• Strong cultural awareness for technical training and recruitment of specialists
• In depth knowledge of polymers, properties, testing and processing and applications in order to ensure compliance with international quality standards
• Strong understanding of polymer laboratory techniques (analytical, physical and processing) with links to innovative product and applications development
• Close relationship with polymer equipment suppliers to deliver cost effective, fit for purpose solutions for clients seeking to establish world class resource centres