Tony studied Chemistry and Polymer Science at Loughborough University before embarking on a career in the coatings industry.  After gaining lab experience in three UK based paint manufacturers, he moved into a commercial role selling pigments and additives into the coatings industry with Ciba Specialty Chemicals. During this period, he returned to university and gained an MBA.  Aside from the sales role, Tony was also Global Product Manager for the Polymer Specialties product line for Ciba for two years, responsible for portfolio management, margin management, cost optimisation and targeting.

After BASF acquired Ciba, Tony transitioned to an account manager role in the BASF dispersions business, responsible for sales of products for pressure sensitive adhesives, construction, and fibre bonding into much of Northern Europe.  Following a spell as UK Market Development Manager, he became Senior Sustainability Manager for BASF in UK/Ire in 2018.  In April 2024, he took the role of EMEA Regional Lead Sustainability, coordinating and prioritizing the activities of the team of country Sustainability Managers across the region.  Tony is passionate about sustainability and the impact that the chemical industry can make is enabling a net zero future for all.