Steve Bryan retired from a senior management position after a professional career in the European chemical industry. Born in the West Midlands and educated in the state sector, he holds BSc and PhD degrees in chemistry from Durham University. He joined ICI in 1983 as a catalysis scientist, progressing subsequently with ICI, Huntsman Corporation and SABIC through a variety of roles in product management, commercial operations, business development and external affairs. His later career was spent as a Company Senior Specialist in the field of energy and climate policy, in which capacity he served with both CEFIC, the European Chemical Industry Council, and the UK Chemical Industries Association. He has extensive experience of lobbying and advocacy engagement with the European Union and UK Government, was a member of the UK Government Chemical Growth Partnership Group and worked on a number of industrial policy initiatives with NE regional bodies. In retirement, his interests include local history and various outdoor activities.
