Ricky Tomanek
Managing Director MENA Region

Profile Ricky is a highly skilled Technology Development and Project Leader with over 20 years experience in the Petrochemicals and Plastics industry acquired in a diverse range of business environments. Strong leadership skills have been demonstrated in roles with accountabilities across Western Europe (UK, France, Belgium), Eastern Europe, the US and most recently the Middle East. Ricky has a proven ability to work across geographical, business and cultural boundaries in order to greatly improve business performance.

Education & Development PhD Chemistry, University of Glasgow (UK)
BSc Hons. Chemistry, University of Glasgow (UK)
Various technical and management development within BP Chemicals including change management, technology management and business development

Key Skills & Solutions Focus

• International background in establishing and developing laboratory and technical capability in Petrochemicals and Plastics convertors
• Strong project management experience in both technology and manufacturing environments in order to greatly improve efficiencies and effectiveness
• Experience of setting up and transferring large scale laboratories within a multi-national organisation
• New technology awareness, leading and developing teams,  inclusive and culturally aware in order to bring about significant improvements in operational performance