Paul Leclair Vice President and Co-Founder Numera Analytics

Paul Leclair is a pulp and paper market expert with 25 years of experience in the industry. As Vice President and co-founder of Numera Analytics, Paul oversees the operations of Numera’s sectoral and custom research services, which cover the entire range of pulp and paper products, including market pulp, specialty pulps, graphic papers, packaging grades, tissue, hygiene products and recycled fibres. Paul holds a Masters degree in Economics from the École des Hautes Études Commerciales (HEC).

David McCoy Executive Chairman TZMI

David McCoy is the Executive Chairman of TZMI, a globally recognized consulting firm that supports the world's opaque minerals and metals industries, particularly in the titanium value chain. David has worked for clients in over 70 countries. He is a Chartered Professional Engineer (Chemical Engineering) and has a Master of Engineering Management (International Finance major) and a Graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Craig Murphy, PhD Associate Director, Global Bleaching Service Lead Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Dr. Craig Murphy is an Associate Director of Global Bleaching Chemicals Service at Chemical Market Analytics. Craig Murphy serves as the Global Service Lead for Bleaching Chemicals and holds the position of Associate Director within the Chemical Market Analytics group. With extensive experience in the chemistries of oil and gas development, pulp and paper, chlor-alkali, and advanced manufacturing, Craig is a pivotal resource within the business for managing and developing chemical market intelligence. In addition to spearheading the global bleaching team, Craig also provides regional market coverage for potassium hydroxide, alumina, aluminium, and pulp and paper. With global responsibilities, he collaborates closely with clients across all regions and the financial sector to offer support and guidance on the inorganics chain. Craig brings expertise across various industries and markets. He previously served as a technical expert in chlor-alkali applications associated with oil and gas at Canexus Corporation, aiding clients to succeed in participating in O&G. He honed his oil and gas proficiency while developing hydraulic fracturing fluid systems for the global service provider Calfrac Well Services. As the Director of Product Development at Cascades, Craig played a key role in creating new products to support vinyl construction materials. Dr. Murphy holds a PhD in Chemistry from McGill University, where he conducted research on oxidative processes in pulp and paper. Later, he earned an MBA from the University of Calgary, focusing on logistics and supply chain management.

Andrew Rock Senior Research Analyst Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Andrew Rock pursued his undergraduate studies in Chemistry and Psychology at the University of Alberta, graduating in 2018. Andrew then relocated to London to pursue a master's degree in digital innovation and analytics, specializing in the applications of disruptive innovation in technology. For the past four years, Andrew has been a pivotal member of the Strategy team at Newscorp, the parent company of Dow Jones, where he has been instrumental in identifying innovative opportunities for new business ventures and diversifying advertising opportunities. Andrew recently transitioned to Chemical Market Analytics, assuming the role of senior research analyst on the chlor-alkali team. In this capacity, he looks after the European market for Chlorine and Hydrochloric Acid.

Tobias Spyra Director, EMEA Styrenics & Polyurethane Feedstocks Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Tobias Spyra is the Director for EMEA Styrenics & Polyurethane Feedstocks at Chemical Market Analytics. Mr. Spyra joined the European aromatics and fibers team in 2016 and his current role in Chemical Market Analytics is as Director of Styrenics and Polyurethane Feedstocks in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa region. As a key resource within Chemical Market Analytics for understanding and providing insight into the Aromatics sector of the petrochemical industry, he works closely with the petrochemical, oil, and financial industries. He specializes in cumene, phenol, acetone, AMS, BPA, solvents, styrene monomer, and its derivatives as well as the in the isocyanates, polyether, and polyester polyols markets. Prior to joining Chemical Market Analytics, he worked in the chemical and petrochemical industries in various Sales, Marketing, and Global Business Management roles at Ineos, Innovene, and BP. Fluent in English, Spanish, and German.

Lina Suarez Executive Director, North America Chlor-alkali Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Lina Suarez is the Executive Director of North America Chlor-alkali Research at Chemical Market Analytics. Ms. Suarez is the Executive Director of North America Chlorine and Hydrochloric Acid. Over her tenure with CMA, she has held various roles, including Americas caustic soda market coverages. With over 25 years of extensive experience in integrated chlor-alkali, ethylene, and vinyls production chains, as well as other petrochemicals, Ms. Suarez is a crucial contributor to Chemical Market Analytics’ industry-leading expertise. Ms. Suarez currently focuses on the North America region, conducting research, analyzing, and reporting on the chlorine and hydrochloric acid markets. Lina works closely with clients in all regions and the financial sector to provide support and guidance on chlor-alkali chemicals. Before joining Chemical Market Analytics, Lina worked as a sales executive and product manager in multiple Latin American countries. Her experience includes positions as Commercial Director for PMV / Vestolit Mexico, guiding chlor-alkali, ethylene and VCM business strategies and commercial operations, and expertise defining new business models and executing sales programs in Mexico, Colombia and Brazil for chemical and oil companies, including 3M Colombia, DuPont México, Chevron México and BP México. Ms. Suarez holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the Universidad Nacional de Colombia,  an MBA in Finance from the Universidad Externado de Colombia, and a Marketing Degree from the Universidad Iberoamericana de Mexico. Lina has resided in Houston, TX, since joining Chemical Market Analytics in 2019.

Cristian Triana Senior Research Analyst Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Cristian Triana joined Chemical Market Analytics in September 2023. He focuses on caustic soda and potassium hydroxide market discovery and analysis in the expansive EMEA region, employing rigorous assessment and industry expertise to drive insights. Cristian Triana conducts market research through direct and indirect client interactions, delivering presentations, and assessing market dynamics for caustic soda and KOH in Southern Europe, Turkey, and Africa. He manages the World Analysis responsibilities, econometrics, and supply/demand dynamics and develops unique analytical approaches that benefit clients. For almost seven years, Cristian held the position of Senior Applications Engineer within the Energy and Chemicals Business Unit at Siemens Digital Industries Software. In this capacity, he provided technical guidance and solutions to clients throughout the EMEA region, assisting them in crafting robust flowsheet simulations. These simulations were designed to boost profitability, lower energy usage, and address gas emissions, in line with Net Zero objectives. Dr. Triana earned a Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from The National University of Colombia, followed by a Master's degree focusing on ethanol production. He then pursued a PhD at University College London, specializing in the simulation and optimization of ethanol production from lignocellulosic biomass using computer-aided process engineering tools such as gPROMS Process.