Tony Knapton

Global Operations Director at Huntsman

Tony Knapton has over 30 years of work experience in various roles and companies. Tony started their career at Unilever as a Development Engineer in 1985. Tony then moved on to Guinness as a Production Manager from 1986 to 1988. After that, they joined ICI and held positions such as Process Engineer, Plant Manager, Senior Plant Manager, and Manufacturing Manager from 1988 to 1999. From 1999 to 2018, Tony worked at Huntsman Corporation, where they held several positions including Site Director, Site Director and EAME EHS Director, Planning Director, Senior Projects Director, and Global Director of Operational Excellence. In their most recent role, starting in 2018, Tony served as the Global Operations Director at Huntsman Corporation. Throughout their career, Tony has gained experience in areas such as operational excellence, project management, planning, and environmental health and safety.

Tony Knapton attended Queen's University Belfast from 1981 to 1985, where they obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.

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Timeline

  • Global Operations Director

    September, 2018 - present

  • Global Director, Operational Excellence

    April, 2011

  • Senior Projects Director

    January, 2008

  • Planning Director

    January, 2005

  • Site Director And EAME EHS Director

    January, 2001

  • Site Director

    September, 1999