Jeroen Brons
Doha
Summary
Strategy, Business and Project Developer with >30 years' experience in the global Petrochemicals, Energy and Fertilizer industry. Skilled in bridging technology and business, inspiring people to deliver with passion. Strategic drive with eye for detail. Strong communicator, connecting with ease across cultural, functional, geographical and hierarchical boundaries.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Asset Manager Chemicals
QatarEnergy
09.2017 - Current
- Leads Asset team across commercial, finance, technical and legal functions, managing QatarEnergy's interests in downstream JV's: Performance management, business improvement, relentless focus on HSE, costs and quality
- Implemented simplifications into budget approval process, leading to better venture management
- Added key insights and clarity of choice points in Downstream strategy
- Led ‘Process Synergies' study across multiple assets, unlocking ~300 MM USD/a of potential incremental NIAT
- Developed Blue Ammonia capital project across complex organization
Interim Manager, Business and Technology Adviser
Takamoto Biogas
01.2017 - 08.2017
- Led small renewable energy company through turbulent transition, successfully introduced continuous improvement culture, hired and trained local GM
Strategy/Business Development Manager
Shell Chemicals
04.2016 - 12.2016
- Led investment team for medium sized projects through technical and commercial organization.
Business Development Manager
Shell Middle East
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Business Development Manager in major (3 bn USD) expansion project of Shell Chemicals JV in Saudi Arabia. Negotiated ‘Development Agreement', pulled the project effectively through internal organization and brought project to the next phase of development
- Successfully steered project governance, risk management, stakeholder management and approval processes, internal Shell and with JV partner
- Following project cancellation in mid-2014, took lead role to re-define JV growth opportunity
- Developed in 6 months a proposal that in addition to a 1 bn USD Petrochemical investments in the JV included foreign investors for differentiating products, a revamped ‘industrial entrepreneur development program' and a solar-steam pilot program
- Led technical team, relationships with co-investors and in-country organizations, JV management and technical teams, leading to sound economic and strategic proposal
Strategy Manager Shell Chemicals PO&Urethanes
Shell Chemicals Europe
03.2007 - 03.2013
- Led development activities for product business strategy in Shell's global Propylene Oxide and Derivatives business (proceeds ~2.5 bn USD/a, NIAT 200 Mln USD/a) in a period of business change
- Successfully drove implementation via business, operations and technology departments, translating strategy into concrete business opportunities
- Developed 1-200 Mln USD investment projects in initial phases, leading multi-disciplinary teams
- Created strategic direction on technology programs, ensuring continuation of technology leadership and ensuring alignment between technology and commercial organizations
- Identified product related growth opportunities in support of large integrated growth opportunities
Business Development Manager NBD
Shell Chemicals UK
01.2005 - 03.2007
- Developed proposal for new world scale Petrochemicals Project in Qatar (~2.5 bn USD)
- Developed possible marketing structures and scope selection on the basis of market outlook and Shell's technologies and competitive position
- Brought project from ‘divergent to convergent thinking' by demonstrating strategic logic and value differentiation between several options
- Managed ‘corporate anti-bodies', changed mind set of Business Units, technology organizations and project management departments
- Developed proposal for integration with major upstream project, identifying value over 100 MM NPV
- During negotiations, acted as key spokesperson to JV partner in scope and commercial development, which led to concept selection and agreement across organizational levels.
Projects and Manufacturing Advisor
Shell Chemicals Europe
07.2001 - 12.2004
- Successfully steered 50 Mln USD Capex project (Pernis, NL) through FID and implementation phases, ensuring value maximization and delivery on-time and within budget
- Led concept development of various 5-50 MM USD projects in NL, Singapore and US
- Led post investment reviews of large (~1 bn USD) investments, extracting key learnings and embedding in organization
- Provided key technology and manufacturing insights in strategy studies and business planning processes
- Negotiated 10-year catalyst supply contract (value ~60 MM USD) with Chinese JV
- Saved >30 Mln USD by process improvements that eliminated requirement for new investment
- Supported re-negotiation of Strategic Alliance with major customer, enabling extension of the Alliance and closure of UK assets, saving 5 MM USD/a.
Technology Advisor, Assistant Plant Manager, Process Engineer, Resident Project Engineer
Shell Nederland Chemie Moerdijk
09.1989 - 06.2001
- Various technology, engineering and operational lead roles in Shell Nederland Chemie Moerdijk (1989-1998) and Shell International Chemicals Amsterdam (1998-2001): Technology Advisor, Assistant Plant Manager, Process Engineer, Resident Project Engineer.
Education
Master of Chemical Engineering -
Delft University of Technology
01.1989
University of Kansas
01.1984
Skills
- Business development
- Asset Management
- Strategy Development
- Business Management
- Project initiation and development
- Budget management
- Presentation and storytelling
- Cross cultural team leadership
Hobbies and Interests
- President Dubai Toastmasters club, developing public speaking and leadership skills; contest winner in public speaking/storytelling
- Vice President of Dragon Boat club (Doha), competitive Dragon Boater
- Supporting small businesses in East-Africa
- Love for language through amateur poetry and song writing.
- Amateur singer in high aspiring concert choir. Choir treasurer
Training
Various technical courses Chemicals economics Negotiating skills McKinsey problem solving Coaching Business leadership Managing relationships Management development and leadership program at IMD QP Mid-level Leadership development program (led by Cranfield) Various courses in the territory of Personal Development Coping under stress Storytelling
Languages
Dutch
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
Asset Manager Chemicals
QatarEnergy
09.2017 - Current
Interim Manager, Business and Technology Adviser
Takamoto Biogas
01.2017 - 08.2017
Strategy/Business Development Manager
Shell Chemicals
04.2016 - 12.2016
Business Development Manager
Shell Middle East
03.2013 - 04.2016
Strategy Manager Shell Chemicals PO&Urethanes
Shell Chemicals Europe
03.2007 - 03.2013
Business Development Manager NBD
Shell Chemicals UK
01.2005 - 03.2007
Projects and Manufacturing Advisor
Shell Chemicals Europe
07.2001 - 12.2004
Technology Advisor, Assistant Plant Manager, Process Engineer, Resident Project Engineer
Shell Nederland Chemie Moerdijk
09.1989 - 06.2001
Master of Chemical Engineering -
Delft University of Technology
University of Kansas
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