Chris Griffiths

Commercial Director at RUBIS TERMINAL

Chris Griffiths has a diverse work experience that spans over several years. Chris currently holds the position of Commercial Director at Rubis Terminal, where they have been since 2020. Prior to this, they worked at Helm France as the Head of Commercial Department from 2017 to 2020.

Before their time at Helm France, Chris held the role of Purchasing Department Manager at Stéarinerie Dubois from 2009 to 2017. In this role, they were responsible for managing and purchasing raw materials used in the manufacturing of cosmetics, pharmaceutical, and food products. Chris implemented a shift in purchasing orientation and handled the risk management associated with volatile commodity materials.

From 2007 to 2009, Chris worked at LyondellBasell as the Export Sales Manager. In this position, they managed the distribution network for chemical products in the Africa and Middle East region. Chris also evaluated and refined the channel strategy to adapt to changing market conditions.

At Uniqema, Chris held the role of Sales Manager from 2001 to 2007. Initially, they covered France and Benelux for oleochemical and surfactant sales into industrial applications. Chris then worked as a Management Trainee where they worked on marketing and CRM projects at the company's headquarters in the Netherlands before developing strategic finance tools in Malaysia.

Overall, Chris Griffiths has extensive experience in commercial and sales management roles, particularly within the chemical industry.

Chris Griffiths completed their Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Civil Engineering with French at the University of Nottingham. Chris attended the university from 1996 to 2000.

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  • Commercial Director

    June, 2020 - present