Global Members' Board

Sam Boustred
Chair of Global Members' Board

Joining Scott Bader in 2012, Sam started as a Process Operator in the Nereus Polymer Plant at Wollaston. With a natural passion for learning and development he later became Operations Development Coordinator and was responsible for the site’s Training & Assessment Scheme (TAS). This meant ensuring that the standard of training for the operators met the high standards required at Scott Bader. The successful advances in this scheme have meant that TAS is now being rolled out across Scott Bader's manufacturing sites globally.

Sam has been heavily involved with employee representative positions. First as a UK Community Councillor and UK Board Director, then joining the Members Assembly with an appointment to Chair after 18 months. He is a Member of the Remuneration Committee. As the Chair of the Global Members’ Board, Sam is working hard to continue the work of our founder in growing the Employee Ownership movement both domestically and internationally.

Paul Smith
Company Member of the GMB and Non-Executive Chair

Paul is a chemistry graduate with more than 40 years’ experience in business leadership and strategic marketing with a number of global corporate players such as Albright & Wilson Ltd, Elementis PLC and Brent International, before becoming active in Private Equity and Venture Capital investment strategy. More recently, he was CEO of Rahu Catalytics, the Catexel Group, specialty chemical technology businesses within the Unilever VC portfolio, delivering profitable exits for investors.

Alongside his role with Scott Bader, Paul is currently an advisor to Greensphere Capital – a “green technology” investor in renewable energy and land – and an investor/non-executive Director at Marine Bioploymers Limited. With extensive international experience in Europe, North America and Asia, Paul’s primary areas of industry expertise are in commercial strategy and new technology commercialisation.

Sifeziwe Ngcobo
South Africa

Sifeziwe 'Fezi' is a credit controller and has been with Scott Bader for 13 years. Fezi has previously been the Commonwealth Coordinator for South Africa which has given him a deeper understanding of the governance structure. Fezi joined the GMB to make positive contributions for his colleagues and build on the altruism displayed by the founder of the company Ernest Bader.

Julien Volant
France, Spain, Germany, Italy and Turkey

Julien has overseen the performance of the integrated management system and subjects related to the quality, safety and environment of the Amiens site for over three years. Julien has over 15 years’ experience in the industrial sector. Julien joined the GMB to actively participate in the governance structure and embrace the ethos of the Commonwealth.

Philippa Ayears

UK & Dublin

Philippa has worked for Scott Bader for over 18 years in various roles. Philippa joined the GMB to get involved with the governance structure and make a positive difference to the business. Philippa also previously spent a number of years on the UK Community Council and most of that time as Chair, which gave Philippa a greater understanding of the governance structure. Looking after the interests of Commonwealth Members is very important to Phillipa in her role on the GMB and also as part of her daily work

Siddhartha Pitre

Dubai, China, Japan, Australia & India

Siddhartha has been with Scott Bader for 8 years and has previously been the Chair of the Amal Council in Dubai which has provided Siddhartha with a deep understanding of the governance structure within Scott Bader. Siddhartha joined the GMB to champion our hard-working colleagues and look for opportunities to raise and address their concerns.

Andrew Silsby

UK, Sweden & Poland

Andrew is a colour controller in the Beacon Plant in Wollaston and has worked for the company for 35 years. Andrew is completing his second term on the GMB and works in accordance with the values when representing colleagues on the GMB and during his daily work.

Neil Kegg

UK

Neil has worked at Scott Bader for over 35 years in various different roles. Neil has great knowledge of our customers as many of his roles have been within the sales team. Neil believes that the experience he has gained will enable him to help lead our international and industrial democracy and give voice to the SBCW Membership and hold the Subsidiary Boards to account for the development and execution of their Strategies according to the Guiding Principles. He aims to be diverse and inclusive and to fairly represent the interests of all SBCW Members

Ricky Greenwood

UK

Ricky joined Scott Bader in 2022 as a Group Environmental and Sustainability Specialist focussing on the reduction of carbon emissions for the group.  Ricky joined the GMB to take an active and engaged role regarding the safeguarding of our democratic approach to ownership and business expectations. Ricky has lots of involvement with different groups and projects across the organisation helping to try and drive change for the benefit of the business.

Richard Quentin

France, Spain, Germany, Italy & Turkey

Richard is committed our unique employee-owned business and has been a Commonwealth Member for over 20 years with the willingness to defend the ethics, vision, and spirit of Scott Bader. Richard spends time working with colleagues from across the group and has an in-depth understanding of the international issues that face Scott Bader. In his current role Richard is the Business Development and Commercial Excellence Manager, Europe & Africa.

Nicolas Nourry

USA, Canada & Brazil

Nicolas has worked for Scott Bader for 8 years and appreciates the value of working for an employee-owned company. Nicolas believes that all colleagues have a role to play within the organisation. Nicolas holds an MBA degree allowing him a good understanding of both the chemical and commercial sides of the business.

Mohamad Suhel

Dubai, China, Japan, Australia & India

Mohamad has worked for Scott Bader for over 12 years. He stood for the GMB position as he has a keen interest in our colleagues and wanted to be part of the governance structure within Scott Bader. Mohamad is also very proud that he was the Commonwealth Coordinator for Dubai for a number of years and that he works to the core values of Scott Bader.

Anja Vlasic

Croatia & Czech Republic

Anja has been with Scott Bader for 4 years and is the Head of Regional Accounts Payable for Europe. Anja joined the GMB to represent colleagues effectively and thoughtfully. Anja also brings financial understanding and knowledge to the GMB.

Imogen Prior

UK

Imogen has been with the company for 4 years and works within the Marketing Team. Imogen values what it means to work within an employee-owned organisation and believes in the power of collective voices. Imogen joined the GMB to represent colleagues with integrity, commitment, and transparency.