Brian Downward

Brian Downward is a seasoned executive in the oil and gas sector with extensive experience in marketing and business development. Currently serving as VP of the Oil and Gas Global Business Unit at Italmatch Chemicals since March 2019, Brian has previously held leadership roles, including VP Marketing at BWA Water Additives and VP Oil and Gas at Solvay, where significant contributions included transforming the division into a market leader through M&A and innovation. With a foundation in business management established at Albright and Wilson and Rhodia Operations, Brian has demonstrated expertise in industrial water treatment technologies and customer-centric strategies while receiving recognition for achievements such as the US Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award in 1997.