Nigel Bell is an experienced general manager and B2B Marketer who has worked around the world in the chemicals sector for 30 years. He also has experience of the fuels and lubricant sectors and the major oil companies.
Nigel has operated affiliates of blue chip organisations with revenues from $100m to $2b. He has worked in Europe, Asia and America. He has recent experience of working in the Chinese market being responsible for two joint ventures there.
Nigel is focussed on business turnaround, driving profit through transitions (e.g. mergers and acquisitions) and profit growth through B2B Marketing strategies. Nigel trained as a chemical engineer and began his working life in manufacturing. For over 20 years he has been involved in commercial/general management roles of increasing responsibility.
Practice Areas
- Corporate and Business Portfolio Strategy Reviews
- B2B Marketing
- Mergers and Acquisitions (commercial due diligence and transition support)
- Corporate Turnaround
Primary Capabilities
Strong record of taking on new companies/businesses in different sectors and geographies and significantly enhancing profitability. Powerful analytical and strategic capabilities combined with pragmatic approach to implementation. Quick learner and excellent communicator. 30 years experience in global chemicals sector. Operated globally (managed across cultures) with recent experience of Chinese market.
Preferred Activities
- Profit improvement advisor (Strategy, B2B Marketing, turnaround)
- Project management and implementation (advisor and/or interim)
- Non executive director
Core Offer
Strategic marketer and general manager working at senior level offering:-
- Demonstrated capacity to turnaround businesses
- Proven B2B Marketing capability with strong customer relationship focus
- Extensive business experience in Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific (recent Chinese experience)
- Excellent communicator
- Experience of managing global businesses across cultures
- Technical training and manufacturing background, combined with extensive commercial experience in technical sector provides high level of effectiveness operating in most industrial sectors.
Other disciplines offered:
- New business development strategies and processes
- New product development and introduction processes and assessment
- Commercial due diligence for chemical sector M and A activities
Primary Sector Experience
Global chemicals sector. Lived and worked in UK, Continental Europe, USA, AP. Also experienced in working in Japan, Latin America and recently in China. Strong knowledge of lubricants and fuels sectors.
Areas of Distinctive Performance and Value-Addition
- Driving profit through transitions (e.g. mergers and acquisitions)
- Profit growth through B2B Marketing enhancement
- Profit growth through environmental value strategies
- Implementation planning and support
Qualifications and Professional Memberships - BSc Hons. - Chemical Engineering - Birmingham 1975
- Program for Management Development - Harvard 1989
- Breakthrough Program for Senior Executives - IMD Lausanne 2003
- Member of Institute of Directors
Employment Summary
| Director Cedarwood Solutions Ltd | 2007 - present |
| VP Marketing, Infineum International | 1999 - 2006 |
| Managing Director, Shell Additives Ltd (London) | 1996 - 1998 |
| Business Manager, Solvents, Shell USA (Houston) | 1992 - 1996 |
| Managing Director, Shell Chemical Philippines (Manila) | 1990 - 1992 |
| Senior Strategist, Shell International Chemical Co. | 1989 |
| Planning Manager, Shell Elastomers, Shell International Chemical Co. - London | 1987 - 1989 |
| Business Manager, Detergent Alcohols Business - London | 1985 - 1987 |
| Project Manager, New Ventures, Shell UK - London | 1982 - 1985 |
| Manufacturing Coordination, Shell Chemicals - The Hague | 1979 - 1982 |
| Manufacturing Engineer, Shell Chemicals - Manchester | 1975 - 1979 |
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