EXPERT PANEL

Global expertise driving strategic insight across the industrial sector

Our Expert Panel brings together senior leaders from across the chemicals, materials, and industrial sectors worldwide, spanning the Middle East, Europe, the UK, and beyond. These advisors have led global organizations, driven market transformation, and shaped commercial strategy across multiple regions and industries.

With decades of combined experience, global networks, and a holistic industry perspective, they guide Leadbolt’s approach to ensure our insights and campaigns are rooted in reality, practical, and strategically sound.

Mark DeDecker - Senior Chemicals & Materials Advisor - Belgium

  • Mark is an independent consultant serving the chemicals and materials industries. Previously he was Senior Vice president with Kline & Company’s Management Consulting business and headed Kline’s Chemicals and materials practice.

    Mark has over 40 years of experience in consulting and has guided project teams in EMEA, the Americas and Asia Pacific. Mark has specific functional expertise in advising companies on market entry, competitive benchmarking and technical and market Due Diligence within the Chemicals & Materials industries. His specific area of expertise is in inorganic specialties and minerals

Hardeep Parmar - Chemicals & Sustainability Consultant - UK

  • Hardeep is an independent consultant supporting corporates, investors, and innovators across the chemicals, materials, and industrial sectors. She has over a decade of international experience with Zotefoams, Kline & Company, and NexantECA, along with advisory roles at ALVATECH and PASH Global.

    Her work spans M&A and growth strategy, commercial due diligence, and market intelligence, helping clients navigate decarbonisation, circular models, and sustainability-driven innovation with strategic clarity.

Saleh Qubaisi - Entrepreneur & Saudi Visionary - Saudi Arabia

  • Saleh is a PMP-certified consultant with over a decade of experience in food and industrial manufacturing across the GCC. He specializes in food safety systems, regulatory compliance, and process optimization.

    Having held leadership roles at Al Jazeera Paints, SABIC, and Rowad (Tasnee), Saleh brings practical expertise in packaging compliance, operational excellence, and quality management within food-grade environments.

Marianne Hadler - Global Export Manager - Germany

  • Marianne Hadler is an experienced global commercial leader in the biocides and chemical distribution sector. She has held senior roles at Schülke & Mayr (AirLiquide), including Global Export Manager and Global Distribution Manager, driving international sales and managing key distribution networks.

    Marianne brings deep expertise in global market development, export strategy, and international business operations, helping companies navigate complex markets and optimize their commercial footprint worldwide.

Pascal Matta - Commercial & Energy Consultant - UAE

  • Pascal is a senior commercial leader with over 20 years of experience in oilfield chemicals and energy services across the MENA region. He held senior roles with ChampionX and Nalco Champion, leading business development, commercial operations, and partnerships with major national and international operators.

    Today, Pascal advises global firms on market expansion, raw material sourcing, and technology partnerships, bridging chemistry, business, and innovation to support the sustainable transformation of energy operations.

Andrew Youssef - Industrial & Automotive Growth Consultant - Egypt

  • Andrew is a senior business leader specializing in strategic growth across Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META). He has held key roles with Castrol (BP), PETRONAS Lubricants International, and TotalEnergies, driving high-performing teams, market expansion, and B2B partnerships in industrial and automotive sectors.

    Combining mechanical engineering expertise with an MBA, Andrew helps clients bridge technical insight and commercial strategy, delivering scalable growth through market activation, channel development, and digital lead generation.