Stephen Wood

Senior Director in Personal Care & Aroma at DSM

Stephen Wood is an experienced financial services professional with over two decades of experience in technology, operations, and product management. He has a proven track record of delivering cost reductions, establishing effective controls, and leading change to maximize turnover. Stephen brings a deep understanding of the financial services sector and has a proven skill in developing teams and organizational structures. With a creative and adaptable leadership style, he can break down complex problems and form practical and effective solutions.

Stephen has managed budgets of up to £500m and delivered major returns in terms of efficiencies, cost reductions, and project delivery. He is a strong people person with high EQ, adept at building productive and harmonious internal and external relationships. Stephen has completed a Data Analysis for Management course with the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and currently studying Computer Science @ HarvardX.

Stephen's career spans across various organizations, from product management at OpenFin to a consultancy job at Data Content (UK) Limited. He also held senior roles in Deutsche Bank, including Director - Global Head of Market Data Services and Programme Director - End User Services. Stephen was also a former Member Board Of Trustees at ECHO UK Charity, where he applies his expertise to bring positive social impact.

Experience

Senior Director, Personal Care & Aroma - North America at DSM (September 2018 - Present)

Associate Director, North America Sales - Hygiene at Lonza (April 2016 - September 2018), Global Strategic Marketing Manager - Asphalt at Honeywell (October 2012 - September 2013); Various roles at Lonza including Account Manager - Consumer Care, Manager - Commercial Development (Materials Protection), Product Manager - Oleochemical Derivatives (2008 - 2016); Supply Chain Planner and Sales Representative (Pharma Solutions) at BASF (2003 - 2008)

Education

MBA in Management from Centenary College, New Jersey (2011 - 2013); AS in Business Administration from CCM (1995 - 1997); BA in Political Science, Economics from Montclair State University (1997 - 2000)