David Kippie is an Industry Partner, Oilfield Chemicals & Biocides at CCD Partners, with more than 30 years of global leadership experience in specialty chemicals, oilfield production chemistry, industrial biocides, water treatment, and performance additives. He has held executive leadership positions across North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Latin America, leading businesses through strategic growth, commercial transformation, acquisitions, and international market expansion.

Throughout his career, David has built and scaled global businesses serving the upstream oil & gas, industrial water treatment, mining, personal care, and specialty chemical markets. His expertise spans production chemicals, corrosion inhibitors, H₂S scavengers, biocides, surfactants, lubricants, specialty additives, and industrial process chemicals, with extensive experience commercialising differentiated technologies and developing global distribution networks. He has significant experience working with private equity sponsors, corporate leadership teams, and strategic investors on growth initiatives, portfolio strategy, and value creation.

David combines deep technical understanding with a proven commercial track record, helping businesses evaluate market opportunities, optimise product portfolios, strengthen competitive positioning, and accelerate profitable growth. His broad industry relationships and operational experience make him a trusted advisor on strategic transactions, market entry, and business development across the oilfield chemicals and industrial specialty chemicals sectors.