Hasan Copur Associate Director, Global Soda Ash Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Hasan is the Associate Director of the Soda Ash team at Chemical Market Analytics. Hasan is an associate director within the inorganics team and has expertise in the global Soda Ash Market Advisory Service. Over 15 years in commercial roles, Hasan has acquired international chemical industry experience while holding various sales and business management roles. He engaged in diverse sectors using inorganic chemicals as raw materials and helped develop a portfolio of global clients. During his time with the company, he has provided soda ash market coverage for each region of the world, offering insight and intelligence across the soda ash value chain, emphasizing Europe and the Indian subcontinent. Hasan spent over ten years with Sisecam, a global glass and soda ash manufacturer, managing international sales activities for their chemicals group in its multiple locations. He spent four years in China, leading the regional business. Before joining in 2021, he spent three years working in trading in the UK, overseeing a range of basic chemicals and metals in the international markets. Hasan holds a Bachelor’s in Economics from Istanbul University and an MBA from Yeditepe University. He joined the company in 2021 and resides in London, UK.

Arthur English Chief Executive Officer G2 Ocean AS

Arthur was appointed Chief Executive Officer of G2 Ocean in January 2020 having fulfilled the role of Chief Commercial Officer since the formation of G2 Ocean in May 2017. Arthur has 35 years of shipping experience in commercially focused roles in the breakbulk, dry bulk, terminal, combination carrier and tanker sectors. Over his career Arthur has lived and worked in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Economics, an MBA from the University of Nottingham and is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers.  

Maria Laura Filippello CEO Grupo Euroamérica

María Laura Filippello is a distinguished leader in the international trade and logistics sector, currently serving as the CEO of Grupo Euroamérica, a leading private economical group in Argentina dedicated to port terminal activities and multimodal solutions. With extensive experience in supply chain management, maritime operations, and trade logistics, she plays a pivotal role in optimizing the movement of key commodities, including soda ash, across global markets. Prior to her current role, María Laura held executive positions at Panalpina World Transport, Damco and Maersk line from A.P. Moller Group, overseeing operations across many Latin America countries such as Argentina, Uruguay, Chile, Bolivia and Paraguay. Her leadership in these organizations has driven strategic growth, efficiency, and enhanced client solutions in logistics and transportation. With a strong commitment to fostering innovation and sustainability in global trade, María Laura actively participates in international forums and industry events, sharing insights on logistics trends, infrastructure development, and supply chain optimization.

Nick Kovics Vice President, Global Inorganic Chemicals Team Lead Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Nick Kovics is the Vice President of the Global Inorganics team at Chemical Market Analytics. Nick Kovics serves as the Vice President of Global Inorganic Chemicals at Chemical Market Analytics, which includes Chlor-alkali chemicals, Vinyls, Bleaching Chemicals, and Soda Ash. Nick brings over 25 years of chemical industry experience to the Chemical Market Analytics Inorganic Chemicals insights team. He was promoted to his current role in 2024, where he leads twenty analysts who research, forecast, and report on chlor-alkali chemicals, vinyls, bleaching chemicals, and soda ash from five global locations. Previously, Nick held a variety of roles in the Inorganics value chain at Chemical Market Analytics, including leading the Chlor-alkali, Bleaching Chemicals, and Battery Materials advisory services. Nick held various functional roles in several companies before joining Chemical Market Analytics. He began his career as a process engineer in the chlor-alkali sector at Canadian Occidental. Nick next moved into the energy sector as a field engineer with Schlumberger Canada cementing and hydraulic fracturing services. He transitioned from oil and gas to new energy and spent a decade in the hydrogen fuel cell sector in technical, commercial and financial roles. Nick continued in the electrochemical industry by joining Canexus (now Chemtrade) and held commercial leadership roles in chlor-alkali and sodium chlorate marketing. Nick is originally from Canada and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of British Columbia and an MBA from Simon Fraser University. He is a registered Canadian Professional Engineer and a Canadian Chartered Professional Accountant. He has resided in Houston, TX, since joining Chemical Market Analytics in 2017.

Marguerite Morrin Executive Director, Global Soda Ash Service Lead Chemical Market Analytics

Marguerite Morrin is the Executive Director of Global Soda Ash Service Lead at Chemical Market Analytics. Marguerite Morrin is the Executive Director of Soda Ash research at Chemical Market Analytics (CMA). Marguerite launched the Global Soda Ash Market Advisory Service (MAS) in 2008. Before launching the soda ash MAS, she held various responsibilities in the Inorganics value chain, including European chlor-alkali and vinyls market coverage, where she helped develop MAS. Marguerite’s area of focus is the Soda Ash Market Advisory Service. With over 30 years of research experience in the chemicals sector, Marguerite is a key CMA resource with respect to analysis and insights about soda ash markets. She works with the global soda ash team to understand and keep track of soda ash market developments and provide CMA clients with insight and critical analytics that facilitate decisions. Marguerite also organizes the CMA annual World Soda Ash Conference. Marguerite holds a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry from University College Dublin, Ireland and a postgraduate diploma in Business Studies from UCD Smurfit Business School, Dublin. She is currently based out of the London office.  

Humberto J. Rocha Carbon and Biodiversity Editor OPIS a Dow Jones Company

Humberto J. Rocha is a Carbon and Biodiversity Editor based in London, focusing on the carbon compliance markets in the European Union and the United Kingdom and the growing voluntary biodiversity credit market. A journalist with nearly a decade of experience, Humberto primarily focuses on covering the dynamics of the compliance carbon markets in Europe. He covers daily and weekly price assessments, conducts webinars and writes features ranging from the gulf between the U.K. and EU carbon prices and the potential linkage between these two carbon markets. Additionally, he covers policy developments and pricing trends in the voluntary biodiversity credit market from projects around the world. Humberto joined OPIS in the summer of 2022 after covering energy policy and federal and state legal cases in the United States for Law360 at the news agency's Houston and London offices. He has also worked in international outlets including Japan's The Yomiuri Shimbun, local news at Hearst Connecticut Media, and Forbes. Humberto speaks fluent Spanish and French and has a bachelor's degree in Social Studies with a focus on Latin America from Harvard University and a master's degree in Latin American studies from the University of Oxford.

James Tuohy Business Development Manager Drax

Mr. Tuohy is the Business Development Manager at Drax, focusing on industries seeking to decarbonize by introducing sustainable energy solutions. Prior to joining Drax, James held a series of successively senior positions at Baker Hughes, Jacobs and MEAP with responsibilities ranging from HSE to project management. Educated at UCL and the London School of Economics and Political Science, Mr. Tuhoy is based in Bristol, United Kingdom but can regularly be found in the Artic participating in expeditions focusing on climate change awareness and environmental research.

Aashish Tyagi Director Gold Plus Float Glass Pvt. Ltd

With a legacy of strategic foresight and operational excellence, Mr. Aashish Tyagi serves as the Chief Procurement Officer at Gold Plus Group, India’s second largest and first "Made in India" float glass manufacturing company. A key pillar in the organization’s leadership team, Mr. Tyagi plays a pivotal role in driving supply chain resilience, cost optimization, and supplier innovation. His deep understanding of procurement dynamics and commitment to self-reliance has helped strengthen Gold Plus’s position in both domestic and global markets. A Graduate from UK, under his leadership Gold Plus has built a robust and agile supplier ecosystem, aligned with quality, sustainability, and efficiency goals. Strategic sourcing initiatives have enabled capacity expansion while ensuring cost competitiveness and supply security. The procurement function has been transformed to support environmentally responsible manufacturing and digital supply chain practices. Mr. Tyagi blends traditional relationship-driven values with modern procurement strategies, making him a respected leader in the Indian manufacturing and glass industry. He is known for engaging directly with suppliers, forging long-term partnerships, and fostering collaboration that delivers mutual growth and innovation. Beyond business, Mr. Tyagi is committed to: Promoting ethical sourcing and supplier development. Supporting local and underprivileged businesses, aligning with the Make in India vision. Driving ESG goals through sustainable procurement practices.

Sanjay Shah Executive Director, Consulting Chemical Market Analytics by OPIS

Sanjay Shah is an Executive Director of the consulting team at Chemical Market Analytics (by OPIS, a Dow Jones Company). Sanjay is responsible for leading project execution, guiding market and commercial analytics assignments, and building and developing consulting teams. He has around 25 years of experience in bespoke consulting in chemical, petrochemical, refining and energy sectors gained through a range of functional and management roles with Worley Consulting and Mott MacDonald. With a strong record of delivering business and project performance and developing consulting teams, Sanjay’s consulting experience is primarily focused on the chemical and petrochemical sectors with an emphasis on market/pricing analysis, commercial, strategy, M&A due diligence and financial analysis carried out through single client studies for corporates, governments, investors, financial institutions and multi-lateral agencies in the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Sanjay’s experience in the market, pricing and commercial analysis include developing integrated market supply-demand and pricing models and comprehensive financial and economic scenario models covering a wide range of commodity chemicals, petrochemicals (including steam cracker, PDH, MTO/MTP plants), refineries, GTL plants and gas distribution projects. Before consulting, Sanjay gained a strong industrial and technical background through his experience in R&D, production, and marketing in a large chemical manufacturing unit. He holds a postgraduate degree in organic chemistry and business administration and is a certified management consultant. Sanjay is based in London, United Kingdom.