Stuart McTavish

Stuart McTavish is a seasoned market development professional with extensive experience in the specialty chemicals sector, currently serving as Market Development Director at SI Group since June 2021. In this role, Stuart leads a global team to drive diversification and growth in coatings, fuel, lubricant, and oilfield chemicals, while actively participating in strategic marketing, stakeholder engagement, and technical relationships. Prior to SI Group, Stuart held various roles at Infineum from 2007 to 2021, including Technical Sales Account Manager and Market Development Manager for Fuel Additives, where achievements included establishing new business channels and presenting at industry conferences. Earlier experience encompasses technical management positions in refrigeration lubricants at Croda and ICI, along with a robust educational background in Chemistry, culminating in a Ph.D. from Imperial College London.