Thomas Keating

Thomas Keating has a diverse range of work experience spanning over three decades. Thomas is currently working as the Vice President and Principal Management for CASE & Plastics at Barentz since October 2021. Prior to this role, they held the position of Global Marketing Director at W.R. Grace & Co. from November 2017 to October 2021, where they were responsible for defining and executing the marketing strategy for Specialty Catalysts Business segments and sub-segments.

Before joining W.R. Grace & Co., Thomas served as the General Manager at Fort Amanda Specialities, LLC from November 2014 to November 2017. In this role, they led a $250 million manufacturing joint venture business, ensuring safe operations and successful budget execution.

From July 2010 to November 2014, Thomas worked at BASF as Americas Sales Manager for Chemical Catalysts and later as Interm Global Business Director for Custom Catalysts. During their time at BASF, they led a team of sales professionals, implemented business strategies, and developed key account strategies, contributing to increased profitability for the region.

Before joining BASF, Thomas held various roles at Chemtura, GE Specialty Chemicals, General Electric Plastics, and Chevron Phillips Chemical Company. These roles included Global Marketing Manager, Global Business Manager, Strategic Account Manager, and Operations Engineering Supervisor, among others.

Overall, Thomas Keating has demonstrated a strong track record of leadership, strategy implementation, and achievement of business targets throughout their career in the chemical industry.

Thomas Keating earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Mechanical Engineering (ME) from Iowa State University. The exact years of their education are not specified in the provided information.