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GRASSGREENER CHEMICALS™

Chemicals Executive Search

Working with some of the most exciting businesses in the chemicals sector, from SMEs to international corporations.

Chemicals industry experts


With nearly 20 years of global experience in the chemicals industry, our team excels in finding mid-to-senior level candidates. We have extensive knowledge of specialty chemicals and their applications in various markets, both technically and commercially.

We specialise in identifying top talent in the fields of:

 

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Industrial Chemicals

Our product areas include:

Solvents, acids, alkalis, lubricants, biocides, catalysts, dyes, pigments.

We specialise in the following market areas:

Paints & coatings, construction, automotive, aerospace, mining, textiles, electronics, and energy.
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Specialty Chemicals

Our product areas include:

Pigments, adhesives, sealants, fillers, resins, electronic chemicals, water treatment chemicals, construction chemicals, and cleaning agents.

We specialise in the following market areas:

Paints & coatings, Electronics, healthcare, agriculture, construction, automotive.
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Food & Beverage Ingredients

Our product areas include:

Additives, preservatives, colorants, flavourings, enzymes, emulsifiers, stabilisers, sweeteners, and acidulants.

We specialise in the following market areas:

Processed foods, dairy, beverages, bakery, confectionery, and nutritional supplements.
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Polymers & Plastics

Our product areas include:

Thermoplastics, thermosetting plastics, elastomers, bioplastics, synthetic fibres, and resins.

We specialise in the following market areas:

Packaging, automotive, construction, electronics, consumer goods, and medical devices.
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Cosmetics & Personal Care

Our product areas include:

Emollients, surfactants, preservatives, colorants, UV filters, fragrances, and active ingredients.

We specialise in the following market areas:

Beauty, dermatology, health & wellness, luxury goods, and personal hygiene.

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Our expertise


 

Paul Hickey, the Group Managing Director, has led our chemicals division for nearly 20 years, earning a reputation for finding mid-senior level candidates and offering strategic human capital advice.

The GrassGreener Chemicals team excels in placing professionals across diverse industries including industrial chemicals, specialty chemicals, food & beverage ingredients, polymers & plastics, cosmetics, textiles, and water treatment. We support international clients, particularly in North America and Europe in hiring and retaining the right people, a philosophy central to our approach and the foundation for our industry leading 24-month replacement policy.

 

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Hear from our clients


"We have successfully engaged GrassGreener Group to fill a number of business-critical positions in the UK and Europe over the last 3 or 4 years. Regarding the most recent assignment for, I actually commented both before and after physically meeting the candidates that ‘this is the best shortlist I have ever seen for any position’. GrassGreener Group represent true value for money, and we are about to once again engage them for a number of international assignments. Any business looking to recruit should have no hesitation in reaching out to Paul."

Dr. Mark Vincent
CEO of Dominion Colour

"Our business in Europe now relies exclusively on GrassGreener Group for business-critical technical sales appointments. In a very short time, we have come to trust and value their unique process and in-depth understanding of the market. GrassGreener Group has helped us build a substantial and responsive direct sales force in Europe. This has resulted in a significant and measurable increase in our European sales, helping us gain complete control of our distribution network while increasing our margins and profits."

Mark Armitage
CEO at Cathay Industries Europe

"Having recently recruited for us in Europe, Paul has just assisted us (we are based in the USA) in recruiting a senior sales manager for our Australian subsidiary. He took the time to understand our unique needs and requirements, and went above and beyond to find us the perfect candidate. Paul even travelled to Melbourne to meet with candidates in person and help us conduct interviews. We were delighted with the outcome of the recruitment process, and will be working with GrassGreener Chemicals again in the future."

Harshal Sanghani
CCSL of The Shepherd Color Co

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