Joseph Stark

Joseph Stark is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in technology development and marketing within the specialty chemicals and oilfield sectors. Currently serving as the Director of Technology for Process Additives at Innospec Inc. since May 2018, Joseph has previously held key positions including Marketing Director at Buckman, where strategic market expansion and value proposition identification were emphasized. As Director of R&D and Technical Services at Nalco Champion, Joseph managed downstream operations supporting various specialty chemical applications. At Baker Hughes, responsibilities included marketing and R&D leadership, fostering collaboration across teams, and initiating product line awareness programs. Joseph's early career at Baker Petrolite involved R&D and management roles, establishing product development processes, and transitioning new products into commercial use. Joseph’s academic background includes a Postdoctoral degree from Rice University, a PhD from Kansas State University, and a Bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, all in Chemistry.