CEO Today United Kingdom Awards

www.ceotodaymagazine.com 62 CEO Today United Kingdom Awards 2019 CHEMICALS ROBERT MACLEOD CEO of Johnson Matthey FIRM PROFILE As a global leader in sustainable technologies, we apply our cutting-edge science to create solutions with our customers that make a real difference to the world around us. We’ve been leaders in our field for more than 200 years, applying unrivalled scientific expertise to enable cleaner air, improved health and the more efficient use of our planet’s natural resources. And our story doesn’t end there. Through continued investment in sound research and development, we’re tackling the world’s big challenges into our third century and beyond. Our strategy in action We are continuing to innovate with science-led products that meet a critical need for society, consumers and our customers. Thanks to our dedicated people and expertise in science at the atomic scale, our products are progressing our strategy to help make the world a cleaner and healthier place, today and for future generations. Take a closer look at four of our most recent, innovative products, the advanced SCR, Fischer-Tropsch technology, the drug linker for IMMU-32 and eLNO®, which will give you an insight into the challenges we face and the incredible work that goes on at JM. Our values Our five core values provide the framework against which we engage with each other, with our customers and with our stakeholders. They guide how we do things in JM and shape the right culture to achieve our strategy. Protecting people and the planet We practise the highest standards of health and safety, promote wellbeing for people both inside and outside of work, and seek to safeguard our planet. Our vision is for a world that’s cleaner and healthier, today and for future generations. Acting with integrity We do the right thing, for people and for the world. We do what we say we’ll do, expect the same of each other and speak up when there’s a problem. We place importance on relationships internally and externally, treating others with respect and care. www.matthey.com FIRM PROFILE Robert was appointed as Chief Executive in June 2014. He joined Johnson Matthey as Group Finance Director in 2009. Previously he was Group Finance Director of WS Atkins plc and a Non-Executive Director at Aggreko plc. He is a Chartered Accountant with a degree in Chemical Engineering. SECTOR EXPERIENCE • Chemicals • Oil and Gas • Professional Services