John Jex

Senior Advisor

Oilfield & Mining

John is Senior Advisor, Oilfield & Mining at CCD Partners, bringing more than 35 years of experience across the specialty chemicals and industrial additives sectors. He has held senior commercial and general management roles at companies including Clariant, BASF, and Seal For Life Industries, building extensive expertise in oilfield chemicals, market strategy, and business development.


Throughout his career, John has specialised in drilling, oilfield, and mining additives, supporting businesses on market analysis, strategic growth, portfolio development, and target identification. His experience also includes executive search, commercial leadership, and advising companies across industrial chemicals markets.


John combines deep sector expertise with strong commercial and strategic insight, helping businesses identify opportunities, strengthen market positioning, and drive

long-term growth across global oilfield and mining markets.

Expertise

Oilfield & Mining Additives

Drilling Chemicals Strategy

Market Analysis & Target Identification

Industrial Chemicals Leadership

Portfolio Development

Commercial Growth & Executive Search

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