Internationally experienced business leader, leveraging proven strategic and operational capabilities to define and deliver compelling business results.

Global Development Director @ Strategic role shaping the future of Huntsman Polyurethanes From September 2015 to Present (4 months) Commercial Director (Construction) @ Strategic / P&L / line management responsibility for 'significant' Construction EAIME business unit (Insulation & Wood Products) M&A experience and board level responsibilities in Russia, Middle East, Turkey and Germany. From April 2014 to Present (1 year 9 months) Commercial Director (Insulation) @ Strategic / P&L / line management responsibility for 'significant' Insulation EAIME business unit (sales / marketing / technology). Additional responsibility for strategic development in Eastern Europe (Central Eastern Europe / Balkans / Baltics / Former Soviet Union) M&A activities in Russian Federation & Germany From July 2011 to Present (4 years 6 months) Brussels Area, BelgiumCommercial Director (Auto / Wood / Furniture) @ P&L and strategic responsibility for Automotive, Wood and Furniture business units in Europe, India, Middle East, Africa. Strategic development for Asia Pacific Forest Products business unit. Additional responsibility for strategic development in Central Eastern Europe, Balkans and Former Soviet Union, including M&A activities. Member of European Leadership team with specific accountability for people related issues. From April 2007 to June 2011 (4 years 3 months) Commercial Director (Eastern Europe) @ Strategic / line management responsiblity for business development in Eastern Europe including M&A activities. From April 2005 to March 2007 (2 years) Brussels Area, BelgiumComposite Wood Business Manager @ Strategic / P&L accountability for EAIME wood products business From April 2003 to March 2005 (2 years) Brussels Area, BelgiumOperations Director (Asia Pacific) @ Direct accountability for establishing and operating an effective speciality chemical supply chain in Asia Pacific. Member of the regional leadership team and global operations team. From September 1998 to February 2003 (4 years 6 months) Operations Manager (PR China) @ Establishing a manufacturing and supply chain operation on a green field site in Shanghai. From June 1995 to September 1998 (3 years 4 months) Customer Service & Logistics Manager @ Leading the team covering customer order fulfillment, production planning, logistics and warehousing, inventory management and purchasing. From September 1992 to May 1995 (2 years 9 months) Freight Procurement Manager @ Freight vendor selection, rate negotiation and performance assessment for ICI Polyurethanes UK ~£75M annual spend From January 1990 to August 1992 (2 years 8 months)

BSc Hons, International Transport & Logistics @ University of Wales, Cardiff From 1984 to 1988 Simon Baker is skilled in: Business Strategy, Strategy, Mergers, Product Development, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Polymers, Innovation Management, Polyurethane, New Business Development, Change Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Adhesives, Raw Materials