Peter is highly connected and well-known in mid and small-scale chemical business circles, particularly in Europe and the US, and has an unparalleled strategic overview of the myriad niche market segments of the industry. 

Peter started off securing a PhD in biochemistry/pharmacology from Cambridge before going on to a variety of increasingly senior roles across many sectors at ICI over a 13 year period, with a 2 year stint at PA Consulting. 

Baring Brothers head-hunted Peter to establish their global chemicals practice, a role he stayed in for 10 years before branching out on his own for a further 14 years, focusing more on the technology and science-driven chemicals markets.